INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist

INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $167603 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Management Supply Chain, Department of Energy. As a INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will provide broad expertise on critical minerals and materials supply chains including commercial processes such as extraction, processing, and manufacturing.

Major Duties:

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Manufacturing and Energy Management Supply Chain serves as the frontline of America's energy manufacturing deployment and supply chain security, ensuring America's resilient energy future through direct investments in manufacturing capacity and workforce development. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will: Serve as an authority and expert consultant on engineering and architectural issues, influencing policy and program direction. Plan and execute broad programs that address national or international engineering and scientific challenges. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts that significantly advance engineering or architectural knowledge and its practical application. Formulate and promote new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices in a specialized engineering field.

Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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 grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Lead technology efforts to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals and materials through domestic extraction and processing. Apply technical background in minerals and materials with experience navigating Department of Energy's RD&D investments and collaborate across the department and interagency offices. Review large commercial-scale demonstration and deployment projects to manage resulting projects through permitting and construction. Apply supply chain and critical mineral market data and gaps in the broader development of domestic sources and capabilities to create a secure and reliable supply chain for critical minerals and derivative energy products. "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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. 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: The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 12/31/2025. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. 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/.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31