- Position Title
- Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist
- Agency
- National Nuclear Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- 25-XA-03415-12625527-NAT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 2, 2024 to Friday, December 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
3.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications.
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I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement.
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I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
6.
Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist position with the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration.
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EN-05: To meet the qualifications requirements for EN-05 level (above GS-15), select the option that best describes your background and experience:
2.
You must meet the basic requirement for professional engineering positions. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/experience background. NOTE: If you are qualifying on the basis of a combination of education and experience, both must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree includes courses that involve analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses provide the skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of an engineer.
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You must meet the basic requirement for physical scientist positions. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/experience background. NOTE: If you are qualifying on the basis of a combination of education and experience, both must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree includes courses that involve analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses provide the skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of a physical scientist.
4.
Select all options that describe your knowledge of leadership and supervisory concepts.
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Supervisors are responsible for supervising subordinates and their work in a way that facilitates accomplishing the unit goals. Please indicate which of the following supervisory duties you have performed by checking the appropriate boxes (Check all that apply).
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Please describe your ability to analyze complex issues, identify problems, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. Select the best option.
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Please describe your knowledge of project/program management principles sufficient to manage major and diverse programs and projects. Please select ONE option.
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From the choices below, please select ALL options that depict your experience providing systems engineering and project management leadership on complex problems to multi-contractor and Federal teams.
9.
Check the ONE block below that best describes your ability to analyze highly complex, technical issues and implement innovative, precedent-setting recommendations as it applies to the execution of large or complicated technical work or programs, new program development and/or your ability developing and implementing strategies or policies with broad programmatic or national impact.
10.
Check the ONE block below that best describes your experience or knowledge in the area of nuclear weapon surveillance or other technical activities related to nuclear weapons.
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Please indicate in which of the following areas you have had experience in the Stockpile Stewardship Program activities or comparable national security activities (Select all that apply):
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Select the ONE response below that best describes your knowledge and experience of DOE, Federal, and other agency directives for nuclear safety, nuclear explosives safety, and engineering programs for nuclear and high hazard facilities.
13.
Please describe your skill in exercising tact, discretion, and persuasiveness when resolving and negotiating differences, sensitive issues, or problems among various groups. Select all that apply.
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Check the ONE block below that best describes your experience in advising, consulting, and coordinating with various site offices, line management, national laboratories, and production plants to implement the nuclear weapons or equivalent activities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of a program.
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The position requires the ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders external to the organization. Select the answer that most closely identifies with your experience in policy coordination in any field.