Supervisory General Engineer (Associate Technical Director)

Manages a group of up to15 OTD general engineers, cognizant engineers, and/or resident inspectors ranging between DN I and DN V. Plans, directs, and manages the efforts of a group of professional engineers responsible for reviewing and evaluating the technical adequacy of complex processes and safety related systems associated with DOE directives and safety management programs. Provides oversight of their group's progress toward meeting project objectives and assesses project effectiveness and productivity, as related to overall Board mission and goals; identifies barriers and determines solutions to ensure the Board's strategic objectives related to the safety of DOE's defense nuclear activities are achieved.

Interacts with DOE officials and contractors, scientific groups, and committees, other Federal agencies, special interest groups, members of Congress and congressional staff, and state and local governments to assist the Deputy Technical Director and Technical Director in assessing DOE defense nuclear activities and facilities and in developing Board recommendations to the Secretary of Energy. Identifies and proposes DOE facilities, activities, and programs for DNFSB review that would be of major importance to the Board and the nation and have the potential for significantly affecting public health and safety because of operations in support of DOE's nuclear weapons complex. Reviews DOE's implementation plans for compliance with Board recommendations related to the safety of defense nuclear activities and facilities.

Evaluates performance and recommends assignments, awards, and training. Counsels employees on work-related issues, complaints, and the need for training. Develops performance plans, assigns performance ratings, and writes performance evaluation narratives as the rating official for their group.

US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must pass a drug screening. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

The organization is structured into five (5) distinct functional groups: Nuclear Weapons Program (NWP) Evaluates the safety of ongoing nuclear operations, including nuclear explosive operations, performed at DOE National Nuclear Security Administration facilities. Nuclear Materials Processing and Stabilization (NMPS) Evaluate the safety of ongoing nuclear materials processing and stabilization operations in the DOE complex. Many of these activities are associated with the processing of legacy waste form past nuclear weapons production.

Nuclear Programs and Analysis (NPA) Provides subject matter expertise support to NMPS and NWP, commonly pertaining to DOE safety management programs. Additionally, coordinates the review of the DOE directives programs, which includes the periodic updates to DOE Orders, Instructions, Manuals, and Technical Standards. Nuclear Facility Infrastructure and Projects (NFIP) Reviews and evaluates infrastructure and projects within DOE, including the design of new defense nuclear facilities and major modifications of existing defense nuclear facilities.

Field Operations (FO) Manages the Resident Inspector program which involves providing field oversight of five major DOE sites, in order to provide the Board and OTD management with near-real time information about general operations and potential safety issues at DOE sites.

Note: Candidates may indicate whether they wish to be considered for all functional groups or for a specific functional group.

If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Applicants who "self-certify" that they meet the minimum qualification standards, and other eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement may be referred to the selecting official who may conduct their own assessment for further consideration and interviews. The selectee's eligibility will be verified prior to extending a tentative job offer.

After making a tentative job offer, all pre-employment and stability requirements will be conducted prior to final job offer. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.

Duty Locations: Duty locations for this position will be one from the list below: Washington, D.C. - Headquarters Los Alamos, NM - Los Alamos National Laboratory Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant Richland, WA - Hanford Site Oak Ridge, TN - Oak Ridge National Laboratory & Y-12 National Security Complex Aiken, SC - Savannah River Site Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to employment and must obtain and maintain a Q clearance after onboarding with the DNFSB. If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous: DNFSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

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.

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Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Read the Eligibility questions carefully. The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA.

Your responses will affect your consideration for the position.

You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully.

You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position.

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You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12955994 If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday).

If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

1. College transcript(s): This position has a basic education requirement that must be met and verified with a review of college transcripts in order to be found minimally qualified.
2. Other supporting documents: Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. Cover letter (Optional) Do not submit photographs with your application package.

Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement. Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.

To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.