PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (NUCLEAR)

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (NUCLEAR)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Salary Range: $106527 - $163646 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Major Duties:

• As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (NUCLEAR) at the GS-1301-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the senior DTRIAC scientific expert, advisor and authority in developing nuclear effects responses to requests for information and FOIAs. Monitors nuclear and radiological program issues and analyzes, develops, and evaluates problems, and provides expert recommendations to resolve substantive scientific issues based on past DoD nuclear weapons testing. Originates new methods for planning, designing, and carrying out work of marked difficulty and responsibility involving the ability to access data needed for information analysis development of nuclear and radiologically aligned requests for information. Represents leadership at high-level Interagency and governmental partners meetings. Serves as an information owner for the DTRIAC collection consisting of historical documentation of DoD nuclear weapon testing.

Qualifications: A. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Work as a Physical Scientist in the nuclear science field; Utilize Nuclear Test and Evaluation Data to resolve program issues; Develop nuclear effects responses to requests for information and FOIAs; Monitor program budget execution and track expenditures, and; Track sequence and timing of assigned program events and milestones (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). B. You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Work as a Physical Scientist in the nuclear science field as a program manager; Utilize Nuclear Test and Evaluation Data to resolve program issues, and provide expert recommendations to resolve substantive scientific issues based on past DoD nuclear weapons testing; Develop nuclear effects responses to requests for information and FOIAs and use their technical skills to provide scientific QA/QC to the developed analysis products; Monitor program budget execution and track expenditures including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and year of execution planning, programming, and execution IAW PPBE process; and Track sequence and timing of assigned program events and milestones, by generating documents with schedules, work packages, technology planning annexes and detailed analysis/assessments of changes to plans and schedules (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1301 series. Individual Occupational Requirements for this series: A. 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. (Must provide transcripts) B. 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. (Must provide transcripts and experience clearly demonstrated in resume) *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12844969. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-09