About this role
Job SummaryThe successful candidate for the General Engineer/Physical Scientist, Program integration management position will provide technical expertise on all aspects of project management administration and contribute professional expertise toward planning, management, and the evaluation of Management and Operator (M&O) contractor performance.
QualificationsIn addition to the positive education requirement, 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 or GS grade level in the Federal Service. EN-03 To meet this requirement an applicant must have one year of experience, at the next lower level Federal service, i.e., EN-02 pay band or GS-11 level, applying engineering or physical science principles, concepts, theories, and practices to participate in technical assessments, audits or surveillances; assist in preparing portions of technical reports, briefing materials or other documentation documenting performance relative to safe and efficient operations or documenting operational incidents, accidents, malfunctions or non-routine operations; and evaluate compliance with health and safety requirements of Nuclear and/or Non-Nuclear facilities. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: a) participating in technical evaluations or assessments or audits or surveillances, and conducting safety or quality assurance analysis of industrial, nuclear or non-nuclear facility operating systems and design; and/or construction; and b) participating in evaluations or assessments of facility maintenance or facility operations activities; and c) participate in the review of performance trends and examining records and activities to determine strengths and weaknesses in contractor performance. EN-04 To meet this requirement an applicant must have one year of experience, at the next lower-level Federal service, i.e., EN-03 pay band or GS-13 level, applying nuclear safety, radiological or industrial safety, and/or environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, and experience providing thoroughly sound technical advice that directly affects the safety and well-being of Federal and contractor employees. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: a) developing and overseeing technical evaluations or assessments or audits or surveillances, and conducting safety or quality assurance analysis of industrial, nuclear, or non-nuclear facility operating systems and design; and/or construction; and b) overseeing and preparing, reviewing, and finalizing evaluations or assessments of facility maintenance or facility operations activities; and c) lead the analysis of or independently analyze performance trends and examining records and activities to determine strengths and weaknesses in contractor performance. 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 competencies. 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! "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.
Major DutiesAs a General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Project Integration Management) you will: Coordinate and oversee of the M&O contractor to ensure that all maintenance, construction, and demolition projects are scheduled and deconflicted to avoid impact to mission during their execution. Oversee implementation of NNSA-SD-413.3-7 and DOE Order 413.3-7 in the preliminary stages of Line-Item Construction Critical Decision processes to guide those projects towards execution by a qualified Federal Project Director. Possess sufficient technical knowledge of roofing and HVAC systems to serve as the technical subject matter expert for local program oversight. Performs technical evaluations of data to determine if trends are evident which could indicate future problem areas, and independently takes action to address concerns before problems arise. Assist in the oversight of NA-90 Office of Infrastructure Asset Management Program (AMP) activities at LANL, including the Roof Asset Management Program (RAMP) and Cooling and Heating Asset Management Program (CHAMP). Ensure contractor management control systems and procedures adhere to NNSA/DOE and national nuclear, radiological and/or industrial safety, and environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, and contractual obligations. Serve as primary interface between NNSA/DOE management, local and Headquarters, and the contractor, and maintains cognizance of all operational activities, both technical and administrative, in providing technical and policy guidance, direction and interpretation. Exercise considerable leadership skills in representing project management oversight over the Management and Operating Contractor, program offices, and key stakeholders including settings of hearings, high level meetings, conferences, and special working groups with M&O contractor executives and subject matter experts, State and Federal regulators (e.g. EPA, NRC, National Academy of Science), and oversight entities (e.g. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).RequirementsSubject 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 (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram Please 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. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.