General Engineer
As a GS-14 full performance level Mechanical Engineer / Nuclear Engineer, you will:
Serve as an expert advisor and provide leadership for extensive DOE engineering efforts. Plan, organize and manage development efforts that are broad in scope and that lack engineering precedents for critical phases of the engineering project. Assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas, and evaluate technological trends for application to DOE projects/programs. Formulate overall engineering concepts and provides leadership for broad and complex DOE engineering programs that advance the DOE mission. Explain, interpret, justify, defend and implement DOE policy and projects. Negotiate cost-sharing and other contractual terms with appropriate participation by procurement offices, Office of General Counsel, and patent counsel on projects involving millions of dollars annually. Serve as a technical expert and advisor, lending expertise and providing advice to multiple stakeholders who have divergent, opposing or conflicting opinions. Assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas, evaluate technological trends and establish the more promising approaches for achieving highly significant advancements. Oversee and advise on the design, development, acquisition, construction, testing, evaluation, operation, maintenance and safety of DOE facilities for the purpose of improving engineering practices and protecting the environment and the general public. Develop and provide implementing guidance for technically complex engineering systems, projects and programs designed to solve novel and challenging DOE engineering management problems that exist in different settings across the entire DOE organization. Serve as recognized expert in the assigned engineering effort to DOE and other agencies and private organizations on technical problems, and the latest developments and trends. Represent DOE and assigned organization on interagency task forces, committees, and other groups or conferences relating to technical and policy issues. Work closely with other Federal, State and local government agencies, private sector and non-profit groups to identify opportunities for cooperation on engineering initiatives related to identifying new and managing existing energy resources. Provide independent technical evaluation of various aspects of the Versatile Test Reactor Project, e.g., design of experiments supporting advanced reactor technologies (molten salt, gas-cooled, lead-cooled, and sodium-cooled), structural materials testing, and rabbit systems; all aspects of the design and construction of an advanced reactor, e.g., digital engineering and virtual design/construction, and instrumentation and controls, and supporting mechanical, safety and heat transfer system; provide project management work, especially for significant and high-emphasis critical components, e.g., fabrication of driver fuel, fuel handling equipment, control rod drives, intermediate heat exchangers and experiment handling equipment; develop and revise NE technology program planning guidance and instructions; provide consultative and expert advisory services to NE offices, contract engineering firms, other industry groups, and other Federal entities, on NE requirements and criteria; and serve on various scientific and engineering committees internal and external to NE. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Managing and/or performing engineering and scientific work to include planning, evaluating, and advising on engineering programs/projects. Analyzing and resolving engineering issues, conflicts, and problems. Interfacing with stakeholders, e.g., Non-governmental organizations, public, federal, state or local governments, or private sector industry. GS-14:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Overseeing engineering project/program to include design, development, acquisition, construction, and completion. Developing and implementing guidance on engineering systems, projects, and programs to solve engineering problems. Providing expert consultative service to the management of major development programs in the design and development of nuclear powered reactor systems and components. Developing consensus positions with stakeholders, e.g., Non-government organizations, public, federal, state or local governments, private sector industry or foreign governments. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Mastery of, and skill in applying, expertise in advanced professional theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods practiced in two or more fields of engineering (i.e., environmental, mechanical, civil, nuclear) sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or develop new applications to extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues; or significantly alter standard engineering practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and practices of the organization and programs/projects to which assigned sufficient to assure that technical recommendations are consistent with the overarching governance and management framework of the efforts supported. Knowledge of project management principles, methods and practices to effectively manage or lead engineering projects of significant size, scope and complexity. Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles practiced in the science of professional mechanical engineering (e.g., machine design, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer); AND/OR Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles practiced in the science of professional nuclear engineering; design standards, industry codes, and techniques, as well as engineering disciplines and concepts applicable to the design, construction and operation of nuclear reactors. Skill in both oral and written communication to develop and present complex engineering information to audiences comprised of technical experts and non-technical persons. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serve as an expert advisor and provide leadership for extensive DOE engineering efforts. Plan, organize and manage development efforts that are broad in scope and that lack engineering precedents for critical phases of the engineering project. Assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas, and evaluate technological trends for application to DOE projects/programs. Formulate overall engineering concepts and provides leadership for broad and complex DOE engineering programs that advance the DOE mission. Explain, interpret, justify, defend and implement DOE policy and projects. Negotiate cost-sharing and other contractual terms with appropriate participation by procurement offices, Office of General Counsel, and patent counsel on projects involving millions of dollars annually. Serve as a technical expert and advisor, lending expertise and providing advice to multiple stakeholders who have divergent, opposing or conflicting opinions. Assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas, evaluate technological trends and establish the more promising approaches for achieving highly significant advancements. Oversee and advise on the design, development, acquisition, construction, testing, evaluation, operation, maintenance and safety of DOE facilities for the purpose of improving engineering practices and protecting the environment and the general public. Develop and provide implementing guidance for technically complex engineering systems, projects and programs designed to solve novel and challenging DOE engineering management problems that exist in different settings across the entire DOE organization. Serve as recognized expert in the assigned engineering effort to DOE and other agencies and private organizations on technical problems, and the latest developments and trends. Represent DOE and assigned organization on interagency task forces, committees, and other groups or conferences relating to technical and policy issues. Work closely with other Federal, State and local government agencies, private sector and non-profit groups to identify opportunities for cooperation on engineering initiatives related to identifying new and managing existing energy resources. Provide independent technical evaluation of various aspects of the Versatile Test Reactor Project, e.g., design of experiments supporting advanced reactor technologies (molten salt, gas-cooled, lead-cooled, and sodium-cooled), structural materials testing, and rabbit systems; all aspects of the design and construction of an advanced reactor, e.g., digital engineering and virtual design/construction, and instrumentation and controls, and supporting mechanical, safety and heat transfer system; provide project management work, especially for significant and high-emphasis critical components, e.g., fabrication of driver fuel, fuel handling equipment, control rod drives, intermediate heat exchangers and experiment handling equipment; develop and revise NE technology program planning guidance and instructions; provide consultative and expert advisory services to NE offices, contract engineering firms, other industry groups, and other Federal entities, on NE requirements and criteria; and serve on various scientific and engineering committees internal and external to NE. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Managing and/or performing engineering and scientific work to include planning, evaluating, and advising on engineering programs/projects. Analyzing and resolving engineering issues, conflicts, and problems. Interfacing with stakeholders, e.g., Non-governmental organizations, public, federal, state or local governments, or private sector industry. GS-14:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Overseeing engineering project/program to include design, development, acquisition, construction, and completion. Developing and implementing guidance on engineering systems, projects, and programs to solve engineering problems. Providing expert consultative service to the management of major development programs in the design and development of nuclear powered reactor systems and components. Developing consensus positions with stakeholders, e.g., Non-government organizations, public, federal, state or local governments, private sector industry or foreign governments. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Mastery of, and skill in applying, expertise in advanced professional theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods practiced in two or more fields of engineering (i.e., environmental, mechanical, civil, nuclear) sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or develop new applications to extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues; or significantly alter standard engineering practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and practices of the organization and programs/projects to which assigned sufficient to assure that technical recommendations are consistent with the overarching governance and management framework of the efforts supported. Knowledge of project management principles, methods and practices to effectively manage or lead engineering projects of significant size, scope and complexity. Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles practiced in the science of professional mechanical engineering (e.g., machine design, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer); AND/OR Mastery of, and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles practiced in the science of professional nuclear engineering; design standards, industry codes, and techniques, as well as engineering disciplines and concepts applicable to the design, construction and operation of nuclear reactors. Skill in both oral and written communication to develop and present complex engineering information to audiences comprised of technical experts and non-technical persons. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0801 General Engineering - Salary Range:
$102,663 to $157,709 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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