General Engineer/Physical Scientist

General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Salary Range: $125882 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: A successful candidate will serve as a General Engineer or Physical Scientist in the NNSA's Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs responsible for professional Program Management and Technical duties that accomplish the NNSA mission for the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Major Duties:

• Note: Vacant positions may be filled at varying levels of leadership (i.e., Employee, Team Lead, Manager, Supervisor). Salary Range by Location: Albuquerque, NM- $125,882-$192,490 Washington DC- $142,488-$195,200 As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will: Formulate, execute, advise on and explain recommendations or solutions to modify NNSA standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques to resolve a wide variety of complex problems. Adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands. Provide technical oversight and direction, act as a principal contributor, or organize and accomplish program segments and/or team projects. Coordinate and oversee engineering and scientific aspects of operations related projects and/or program segments. Design, analyze, build and test weapons, machines, systems, structures, components, equipment and materials to fulfill Nuclear Security Enterprise objectives and requirements. Technically direct, oversee, organize, or act as principal contributors for program segments, on team-based projects and prepare, present and evaluate plans, designs, reports and correspondence.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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 (NN-03 or GS-13) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying professional engineering or physical sciences concepts, theories, and practices. Examples of this type of experience include: 1. Evaluating and analyzing programs and applicable guidance for adequacy and formulating revisions to higher management. 2. Composing and presenting complex, technical, sensitive information and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 3. Analyzing technical reports, publications, and matter that contain advanced and highly complex concepts, data, and design information to inform program investment recommendations. 4. Managing projects that complement program strategies and plans within the same work element. "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. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement. If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-16