PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (JAIEG)

Duties As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (JAIEG) at the GS-1301-14/15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advise the Mutual Defense Agreement (MDA) policy offices in NNSA DADP and ASD(NCB) on courses of action with respect to developing and implementing statutory authority for transmitting atomic informationDirect research efforts designed to decrease the vulnerability of U.S. and NATO armed forces to nuclear weapon effectsDevelop required programmatic and fiscal documentation related to classified atomic information exchange technologies to support the planning, programming, and budgeting systemRepresent the U.S. at all meetings with interested U.S. government agencies, nuclear weapons laboratory officials, and international parties concerning lawful transmittal of Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted DataProvide technical expertise and direction through publication and/or necessary revisions to JAIEG handbooks for interpretation of agreements and statutory determinations for transmittal of specific U.S. atomic information proposed for release to foreign governments or regional defense organizationsManage the JAIEG office consisting of two subordinate government personnel and eight contractor personnel ensuring successful task performance and proper workload within the officeRequirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. CitizenOccasional Travel - Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid passport.Work Schedule: Full-timeMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and access to NATO, CNWDI, RDMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodOvertime: Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.Tour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment Incentives: AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is telework eligibleMust consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.This is an Acquisition Workforce position in Engineering, Technical and Management Functional Area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years.The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 25% of duty time CONUS/OCONUS. The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Mastery of the scientific and technical authorities relating to the transmission of atomic information. Leading successful efforts that combining data gained from laboratory research and modeling with statistical data involving tests to enhance military doctrine, strategy and deployment planning for U.S. and NATO, and to develop new means that mitigate the degradation of combat effectiveness.Serving as the U.S. technical authority, reviewer, and determining official for the transmissibility of all information involving Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data that is proposed to be transmitted to appropriate foreign governments You may qualify at the GS 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Familiarity with the scientific and technical authorities relating to the transmission of atomic information.Participation in successful efforts that combining data gained from laboratory research and modeling with statistical data involving tests to enhance military doctrine, strategy and deployment planning for U.S. and NATO, and to develop new means that mitigate the degradation of combat effectiveness.Work with he U.S. technical authority, reviewer, and determining official for the transmissibility of all information involving Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data that is proposed to be transmitted to appropriate foreign governments 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 as listed below: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.Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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: Additional informationOther Notes:ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in Engineering, Technical & Management Functional Area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learningRE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.