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Summary The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Deputy Administrator (Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist) in the Office of Stockpile Sustainment (NA-122). This office maintains, assesses, and evaluates the safety, reliability, and performance of the U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile. The position works with the Assistant Deputy Administrator of Stockpile Sustainment to manage performance and execution of programs across subordinate divisions and the NNSA laboratories, plants, and sites. Responsibilities As a Supervisory General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will: Support the Assistant Deputy Administrator (ADA), Office of Stockpile Sustainment (NA-122) in accomplishing the mission and functions of the office by supervising the work of the NA-122 staff, providing technical and/or administrative direction to four subordinate supervisory division directors and support staff. Conduct special studies, evaluations, and briefings to assist in the decision-making process, and undertake other activities as assigned, such as preparation of status, progress, and special analytical reports; preparation and presentation of management briefings; and development of testimony and documentation for use by senior executives. Direct near and long-term planning for nuclear weapons development, production, maintenance, surveillance, surety, refurbishment, modification, retirement, and dismantlement; develops program performance measures and progress evaluation; manages oversight, policy direction, and guidance. Serve as a Senior Technical Advisor for stockpile surveillance across the nuclear security enterprise and for authorization basis activities related to nuclear explosive operations. Coordinate weapon program activities with the Department of Defense, other DOE/NNSA elements, other government and non-government agencies, U.S. allies, and senior management of the contractors operating the nuclear weapon complex's laboratories, plants, and sites. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A two year trial period may be required. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Qualifications A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e. EN/NN-04 or GS-15. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as experience conducting at least 3 of the following activities: 1. Demonstrated and proven ability to accomplish work through others by setting objectives, determining priorities, delegating work, and holding others accountable for measurable high quality, timely, and cost-effective results. 2. Utilizing program management and/or system engineering principles to develop and manage an interdisciplinary project. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear weapon stockpile evaluation and surveillance principles and practices. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of the nuclear weapons program organization, objectives, activities and key events, and relationships with site offices, DOE/NNSA national laboratories and plants, the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Government entities. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear explosive safety (NES) principles, procedures, and associated policies. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. 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! Leadership Partnering Planning and Evaluating Systems Engineering Technical Competence "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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education All applicants must meet the basic requirements of the General Engineer/Physical Science occupational series. Transcripts or other proof of required education MUST be included in application package. 801 - Degree: professional engineering. The curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. There are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (e.g., holding current professional engineering registration, having passed the EIT examination, or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree). Please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards at Professional Engineering Positions. 1301- Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards at Physical Science Positions. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. *If you are selected, official transcripts will be required. *FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets: Click HERE. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. 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