SummaryThe NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships and Outreach Division, seeks a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to manage select manufacturing workforce products and interagency engagement opportunities.
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In this role, you will serve as a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist with the primary responsiblilites:
- Manages and enhances manufacturing workforce products by developing platforms and training programs to engage the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers.
- Provides technical expertise in the Manufacturing USA technology areas to ensure educational value and accuracy.
- Analyzes the advanced manufacturing landscape and conducts assessments of federal and external activities, focusing on emerging technologies and workforce capabilities.
- Identifies partnership opportunities and manages collaborations that align with NIST and Manufacturing USA priorities.
- Manages the Interagency Working Team, coordinates related interagency activities, builds relationships with federal partners, and connects the Manufacturing USA network to relevant programs and strategic goals.
- Oversees production of the Manufacturing USA Annual Report, analyzing advanced manufacturing accomplishments and trends, and collaborates with an interagency metrics team to evaluate and report on impacts and performance data.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. citizenship
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Bargaining Unit Position: No
QualificationsBasic Requirements: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.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience with STEM workforce ecosystems.
- Experience/demonstrated knowledge with data and competency modeling analysis and reporting.
- Experience cultivating engagement opportunities for technical communities.
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.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
EducationThis position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
Additional informationThis position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!
- We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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- A probationary period may be required.
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Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, cover letter, transcripts, certifications, and other associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Applicants that apply for General Schedule (GS) positions can be considered for pay band positions under one of the DOC's alternative personnel systems (i.e., Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS), or Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS)) that have the equivalent GS grade level and full performance level, and similarly, CAPS and APMS applicants may be considered for GS positions or one of DOC's alternative personnel systems. Upon acceptance of a position, the employee will be subject to the corresponding pay system (i.e., GS, CAPS or APMS). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which they wish to receive consideration.
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