What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERDISCIPLINARY Research General Engineer/Research Physical Scientist position at Department of Energy - Agency Wide?
Qualifications:
You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement.
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 GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least 2 of 4 of the following:
- Assisting in conducting impactful research throughout all phases of project to include proposal, planning, execution, and completion.
- Serving as a member of a multi-disciplinary research team which leads to important changes in existing product, methods, techniques, processes, or practices.
- Conducting field research as part of field work proposal on fossil energy related issues.
- Assisting in research that supports innovation and solutions to the Nation's energy challenges.
- Performing research activities that include both those that are part of an established program and pioneering efforts for advancing new program initiatives consistent with the lab's pursuit to deliver on the mission of the lab.
- Conducting high-level, impactful research through all phases of project evolution (propose, plan, execute and complete) in support of objectives and goals.
- Leading research as part of multi-disciplinary research teams where results are often publishable and through which the results will advance knowledge in the broad area of energy technologies.
- Leading a multi-disciplinary research team which leads to important changes in existing product, methods, techniques, processes, or practices.
- Participating in knowledge and technology transfer by preparing reports and/or manuscripts for dissemination through online reports, peer review journals, or oral presentation
- Developing important research publications for energy development of new concepts, techniques, or products some of which are recognized as having had major impact on science or technology.
- Conducting specialized studies in engineering or physical science that addresses innovation or solutions to the Nation's most pressing energy challenges.
- Evaluating research proposals to establish long-range planning, identify controversial issues, investigate difficulties, or identify possible failures and obstacles.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary research teams providing technical leadership and consultation.
- Overseeing research projects that lead to changes to existing products, methods, techniques, processes or practices.
"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.
OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0801 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0801 series.
OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1301 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-1301 series.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
This public notice will be used to fill multiple positions as needed, therefore referral lists may be issued daily. Applications must be submitted and qualification requirements met by 11:59 p.m. ET each day in order to be referred on any certificates issued the following day.
Responsibilities:
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
This series covers interdisciplinary 0801/1301 Research General Engineer/Research Physical Scientist positions which are managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing professional research engineering work or work in the research physical sciences and may include work in a combination of physical science fields.
As a INTERDISCIPLINARY Research General Engineer/Research Physical Scientist you will:
- Perform high quality research
- Conduct high-level, impactful research through all phases of project evolution (propose, plan, execute and completion)
- Conduct research or serves as a principal investigator or part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers impact and value to sponsors while advancing the mission and goals of the Lab
- Lead and conduct research as part of multi-disciplinary research teams providing technical leadership and consultation with respect to competency- and domain-expertise.
- Play a key role in knowledge and technology transfer by preparing reports and manuscripts for broad dissemination
- Conceive, formulate, plan, and conduct research as part of a field work proposal focused on experimental investigation of difficult fossil energy related issues.
- Evaluate proposals, establish long-range plans, evaluate controversial issues, problem solving, and Investigate difficulties, failures, and obstacles.
- Lead research team that results in important changes in existing products, methods, techniques, processes, or practices.
- Conform or modify a scientific theory or methodology
Salary : $103,409