Summary The Office of Environmental Management is responsible for the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy resulting from five decades of nuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. The EM work is being done in 11 states and the lifecycle cost of the program is currently estimated to be over 330 billion dollars and will span beyond 2075. Responsibilities This position serves as a Project Manager and technical advisor responsible for providing contractor oversight, and technical/administrative advice to DOE management regarding the viability and defensibility of Office of Environmental Management, Consolidated Business Center {EMCBC) project closures, including decommissioning activities. As the Project Manager you will: Serve as an expert advisor and provides leadership for extensive Department of Energy (DOE) scientific and engineering efforts. Plan, organize, and manage programs/projects that are broad in scope and that lack scientific and/or engineering precedents for critical phases of the project required for accomplishment of vital Office of Environmental Management (EM) mission and goals. Serve as an authoritative resource for EM, other agencies and private organizations on novel and challenging scientific and engineering problems and latest developments. Support oversight of program planning, scheduling, and implementation; evaluate overall progress in the program/project and resolve highly technical scientific challenges; develop goals and objectives and advises management of relevant policy issues. Develop operating plans, schedules and budgets for each assigned project or program; verify that work plans adhere to policy, budget, and scheduling guidance provided by DOE management. Direct and coordinate the execution of programs/projects through interaction with appropriate DOE organizations and supporting contractors. Direct and oversee the preparation of scientific and engineering reports, and other documentation required to support DOE positions related to assigned projects and programs. Provide consultation, advice, engineering or scientific input, analyses, and recommendations to management within and outside of DOE that are especially critical to DOE's primary programs and mission. Negotiate cost-sharing and other contractual terms with appropriate participation by procurement offices, Office of General Counsel, and patent counsel on projects involving millions of dollars annually. Requirements Conditions of Employment PRE-HIRING REQUIREMENTS: CITIZENSHIP: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You must pass a background investigation. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978. TRIAL PERIOD: You must complete a two-year trial period. If the position is supervisory, you must also complete a 1-year supervisory probationary period, to be served concurrently. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male born after December 31,1959, you must be registered with the Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. E-VERIFY: New employees will be required to pass the employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. This position requires participation in the technical qualification program with completion within 12 months of entering the program. Qualification includes completion of the qualification requirements as identified in the technical qualification standards. The participant will be notified of the assigned TQP by the EMCBC-Bettis Federal Project Director dependent on the participant's project management assignments and technical expertise. This is an Excepted Service position. If you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for a Federal position in the competitive service, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a permanent appointment under this excepted service authority do not have guaranteed placement back to the pay system assigned prior to conversion. 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 grade/pay band in the Federal service. For this position, experience must be at least equivalent to the EJ/EK-III or GS-13 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Advising and evaluating waste management operations, environmental restoration and clean-up activities related to radioactive, hazardous, and mixed wastes; or Executing related principals, laws, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and process improvement initiatives; or Evaluating contractor environmental, nuclear safety, operations, safety and health contract compliance; or Reviewing and evaluating program priorities and conduct periodic scientific reviews to evaluate facility performance; and/or analyzing regulations to resolve compliance issues during project execution. "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. Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Your application and resume should show that you possess the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Be sure to show how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies/KSAs identified below: Mastery of, and skill in applying, the art of science and engineering or physical science fields {e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Geology, Hydrology, etc.), sufficient to: - Serve as a recognized technical expert and advisor for assigned scientific or engineering programs, providing expertise and advice to justify, explain, interpret, negotiate, and promulgate policy and guidance to diverse entities representing divergent, opposing, or conflicting opinions. - Formulate, assess, oversee, coordinate, and advise on the design, development, acquisition, construction, testing, evaluation, operation, maintenance, and safety of a diverse range of scientific and/or engineering activities for the purpose of improving or protecting the environment. - Plan, organize and manage development efforts that are broad in scope and that lack scientific and/or engineering precedents for critical phases of the assigned project, assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of new concepts and ideas, evaluate technological trends for application to projects/programs and serve as an authoritative resource. Skill in program management activities to effectively determine and establish program goals, review progress and results, and lead or participate as a subject matter expert in a variety of program assessments, and recommend additions, terminations, or modifications of programs. Program management skills are also used to oversee development and incorporation of new or improved technologies to enable or facilitate accomplishment of program goals, and apply business practices, e.g., fiscal, contracting, and administrative processes, to achieve timely, cost-effective completion of program goals and objectives. Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, methods, and practices to effectively manage or lead engineering projects of significant size, scope, and complexity. Skill in evaluating the technical merits, maturity and risk associated with various technology alternatives proposed to address complex scientific or engineering problems and recommend an approach to mitigate those risks while cost-effectively accomplishing the organizational mission. Skill in analyzing, reporting on, and developing recommendations for senior executives on complex and controversial technical issues that have national policy implications. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal rules and regulations governing procurement, funding, and contracts to effectively manage contractor activities. Comprehensive knowledge of organizational budget policies and practices. Skill in oral and written communication to develop, present and convey engineering and project information, to diverse audiences. The incumbent must justify, negotiate, defend, explain issues, and persuade management, individuals, members of the public, or groups to accept a position or recommendations and accomplish objectives with which they might initially disagree or be reluctant to accept due to cost and resource limitations, technological state of readiness of new engineering technologies on which the approach relies, or reliance on partners or program participants who are outside the control of the organization. Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education 801 - Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR Combination of education and experience - college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1) Professional registration or licensure; 2) Written Test; 3) Specified academic course; 4) Related curriculum. For more information on the alternative methods, please refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards. https://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 1301 - 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. -OR 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. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript(s). Be sure to include those transcripts directly applicable for meeting the education requirements. Failure to provide proof of education will result in non-consideration for this position. Official transcripts will be required prior to entrance-on-duty for individuals selected. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see Department of Education. Additional Information The Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of the page or visit the FedsHireVets website. Telework: Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. OF-306: You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal Employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance. The selecting official may need to consult Departmental ethics counsel to determine whether any of your former or current employers, affiliations, or financial holdings conflict with your ability to perform the duties of this position. If necessary, ethics counsel will work with you and the hiring office regarding potential mitigation strategies, if available. You may be approved for hiring incentives in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.