SummaryThis position is part of the Department of Energy's, Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). As a General Engineer, you will serve as the main authority for all of the agency's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Research (SBIR/STTR) portfolios, oversee Research and Development grants and cooperative agreements, and support small business awardees in delivering strong commercialization results.
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The Office of Technology Commercialization works to develop and oversee the delivery of the Department of Energy's strategic vision and goals for technology commercialization and engagement with the business and industrial sectors across the United States.
As a Physical Scientist, you will:1. Provide authoritative technical leadership and strategic direction for cutting-edge engineering and scientific programs, including high-risk, high-reward R&D investments and commercialization frameworks (such as SBIR/STTR).
2. Formulate and execute nationwide strategies, evaluation criteria and milestones to move early-stage laboratory energy technologies into commercial and private sector markets.
3. Serve as an agency-wide technical authority on complex, controversial engineering and scientific challenges that impact national policy.
4. Direct comprehensive assessments of technical projects against established scope, schedules and cost baselines, identifying deficiencies and executive corrective actions.
5. Oversee the evaluation, administration and negotiation of multi-million-dollar R&D grants, cooperative agreements, and contractor activities to ensure technical quality, accountability and regulatory compliance.
6. Represent the Department interagency committees, national/international working groups, and industry forums in order to build partnerships across government agencies, laboratories, academia and private investment networks.
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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.
- You are 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).
- Occasional travel may be required.
- This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
QualificationsYou must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. 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.
ORB. 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.
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 2 of the following 3:
1. Leading, planning, and managing large-scale, complex scientific or engineering research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs or technology portfolios from concept through execution.
2. Developing strategies, milestones, or frameworks to transition technologies from laboratory or early prototype stages into the commercial marketplace.
3. Serving as an authoritative technical expert by preparing in-depth technical analyses, reports, or business cases and delivering briefings or recommendations to senior executives, corporate leaders, or government officials to resolve technology commercialization issues.
"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.EducationThis 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.
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.
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- Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
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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.
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