Federal Project Director

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Science - Brookhaven Site Office, Department of Energy. As a Federal Project Director, you will serving as Federal Project Director for the Electron-Ion Collider project. Manages scope, cost, and schedule baselines, and leads the Integrated Project Team. Guides the project through Critical Decision milestones, oversees contractor performance, ensures ES&H and regulatory compliance, and resolves technical and project risks.

Duties

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The Brookhaven Site Office in Upton, New York. BNL is one of ten Office of Science Laboratories and is a multi-program laboratory with a primary mission on delivering breakthrough science and technology in the areas of Physics and Chemistry, Environmental and Energy Research, and Structural Biology.

As a Physical Scientist/Federal Project Director, you will:

• Manage the overall planning, execution, and baseline performance (scope, cost, and schedule) for large-scale, cutting-edge engineering and scientific projects-such as the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)-to achieve vital Department of Energy mission goals.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority across multiple engineering and physical science disciplines to advise senior leadership, resolve novel technical challenges, and ensure the infusion of state-of-the-art technologies into projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and oversees contractor operations-including serving as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when required-to verify compliance with contractual, environmental, safety, and health requirements.
• Develop, defend, and shepherd vital project execution documents, international/interagency agreements, and baseline requirements through formal DOE Critical Decision (CD) gateways.
• Evaluate project performance against approved baselines to identify emerging risks or deficiencies and implements corrective actions to safeguard workers, public health, and the environment.
• Represent the Department in national and international forums, working groups, and interagency committees to negotiate technical solutions, defend programmatic policies, and justify resource requirements.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Required to obtain A Level 3 or higher Project Management Career Development Program Certification (PMCDP) and/or managing Major Systems Projects as defined in DOE O 413.3B or the equivalent.
• You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Subject to the appropriate background investigation to determine suitability or fitness for federal employment. Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudications of periodic reinvestigations, if applicable.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Situational telework may be approved at the discretion of the supervisor.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES:

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.

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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.

GS-14 - 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 level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following:

• Leading project teams in the planning and execution of engineering, scientific, or technical studies and projects; and
• Monitoring contractor or project deliverables against established milestones, technical specifications, and safety guidelines; and
• Analyzing complex engineering or physical science problems to develop technical recommendations and reports for project managers.

GS-15 - 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 level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting all of the following:

• Managing the technical scope, schedule, and budget baselines for multi-phase engineering, scientific, or research and development projects. and
• Providing technical oversight of contractor or vendor performance to verify compliance with contracts, statement of work requirements, and environment, safety, and health standards. and
• Evaluating engineering designs, physical science data, or technical risks to recommend corrective actions and solutions to senior leadership.

"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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization 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 the Department of Education website.

BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES

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.

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 or GS-15 levels.

Additional information

• Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
• Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses
• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• 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 noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [redacted].
• CTAP/ICTAP Note: While a formal performance appraisal is highly recommended and requested to expedite your evaluation, if your agency-issued RIF separation notice or other official separation documentation explicitly states that your performance was at least "Fully Successful" (or equivalent) and notes your rating of record, it may be accepted in lieu of a formal performance appraisal. Failure to provide any documentation proving a rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent will result in the loss of your priority consideration.

Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail
• Compliance
• Contracting/Procurement
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Engineering and Technology
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Physics
• Project Management
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

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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.

Benefits

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