- Position Title
- Nuclear Engineer
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 25-SC-00964-12657868-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 13, 2025 to Friday, January 24, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
3.
Are you the spouse of:
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions.
1.
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).
2.
Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years?
3.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Are you currently receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for FERS or CSRS service as a retired U.S. Federal civilian employee?
8.
When this departmental element completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists within the Department of Energy who are hiring for similar positions. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
9.
This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to comply with this requirement?
10.
This position is covered by the bargaining unit. I acknowledge that I have been informed that this position is covered by bargaining unit.
11.
I understand that this is NOT a remote position and that I will be required to report to the office a certain number of days per pay period.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Nuclear Engineer position with Department of Energy. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
0840-Nuclear Engineering
Choose the one answer below that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for a Nuclear Engineer position in the federal government.
Choose the one answer below that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for a Nuclear Engineer position in the federal government.
2.
GS-14 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
3.
GS-15 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Serve as an authoritative resource for all stakeholders to provide guidance on challenging nuclear engineering problems and latest developments.
5.
Support in the evaluation progress in the engineering effort and resolves highly technical nuclear engineering challenges.
6.
Formulate nuclear engineering concepts that provide leadership support on engineering programs that advance the mission pertaining to promoting nuclear power as a resource.
7.
*Administer a wide range of analytical strategies to improve or update nuclear engineering programs within the organization.
8.
Monitor and analyze nuclear engineering projects, use technical and programmatic knowledge to identify trends within the nuclear engineering field.
9.
Provide professional knowledge in the areas of current nuclear engineering, science and technology.
10.
Deliver input to speeches and reports relating to nuclear energy program direction and accomplishment.
11.
Use technical judgment of national policies to recommend new or modified projects.
12.
Monitor and analyze nuclear engineering programs and projects.
13.
Understanding of national policies to recommend new or modified projects.
14.
Lead various groups of technical authorities to achieve a common goal that pertain to nuclear engineering programs.
15.
Initiate new projects or provide leadership for programs that are on the cutting edge of nuclear technology.
16.
Negotiate a reasonable path forward among many parties pertaining to nuclear engineering program objectives, policies and or goals.
17.
*NARRATIVE: Indicate the job(s) (i.e., title, name of employer, dates of employment) listed on your resume that support your self-ratings to the questions above. Be specific, do NOT say "see resume. "Your self-ratings will be validated against this information and may be lowered if your resume does not support your self-rating. (Max. 250 characters)
(limit 250 characters)
18.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy.Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy."