Employment Opportunity

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We have an opening at the Radiological Environmental Science Laboratories for the Dept. Of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program Performance Evaluation Program Administrator.  Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested. Thanks.





Competitive Vacancy Announcement 



Vacancy Announcement:	DE-04-02 

Opening Date:	October 21, 2003

Closing Date:	Open until filled, first cutoff November 21, 2003

Number of Vacancies:	One

Type of Appointment/Tour of Duty:	Permanent (Career-Conditional)/Full Time

Title, Series, & Grade:	Chemist, GS-1320-13/14 or Physical Scientist, GS-1301-13/14

Promotion Potential: 	GS-14

Entrance Salary  (per annum):	GS-13: $67,143-$87,289                                GS-14: $79,344-$103,150

Organization Location:	Department of Energy; Idaho Operations Office Assistant Manager for Technology Programs and Operations; Radiological and Environmental Sciences Laboratory (RESL)

Employing Office Location: 	Idaho Falls, Idaho 

Area of Consideration:	Nationwide  

Relocation Expenses:	Subject to availability of funds

Who May Apply:	Any U. S. Citizen.  



If you are a current or former Federal employee with competitive status you may prefer to apply under Merit Promotion announcement MP-04-01. 



If position is filled at a lower grade, promotion will be noncompetitive upon recommendation of the supervisor, when higher graded duties are performed and after all regulatory and time-in-grade requirements are met.  Promotion is not automatic. 



Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:  This position is located at the Radiological and Environmental Sciences Laboratory (RESL).  The incumbent will assume the responsibilities of the Performance Evaluation Program Administrator (PEPA) for the DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) for Radiobioassay.  Radiobioassay DOELAP uses performance testing and onsite assessments to evaluate and accredit laboratories that perform in-vitro and in-vivo radiobioassay analyses and measurements in support of DOE and DOE contractor worker radiation protection programs. The PEPA plans, coordinates, administers and provides technical direction to the overall accreditation process; coordinates the preparation of performance evaluation materials that are traceable to national standards; schedules site assessments; trains and assigns assessors; evaluates the results of performance tests and site assessments; reports results to cognizant field organizations and managers of DOE and DOE co

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ractor programs; and makes technical and accreditation recommendations to the Radiobioassay DOELAP Oversight Board and the Headquarters DOELAP Administrator.  The incumbent provides technical and programmatic leadership to the Radiobioassay DOELAP team, and assists RESL management to develop and manage an operating budget.  Experience with an in-vivo radiobioassay measurements program will be particularly helpful.  The incumbent conducts research and development to improve Radiobioassay DOELAP operations and their technical basis and, as needed, performs other radiochemical measurements to support other RESL programs.  This requires planning, execution, and reporting of the results. Original scientific findings are reported in professional journals, DOE reports and at professional and technical meetings and symposia. The individual must have the education, career direction, communication skills and technical ability to perform as an expert in radiobioassay measurements, and 

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 represent and defend the DOELAP program and its technical basis to other national and international experts.  The incumbent must be selfmotivated and work well in a cooperative team environment. Good communication skills, oral and written, technical and nontechnical are necessary to be successful in this position. The incumbent must be able to interact successfully with all levels of contractor and DOE management. 





Qualification Requirements:  You must have specific experience or education as stated in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, which is available for review in any Federal Personnel Office.  A combination of education and experience may qualify you for this position. 







BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  Chemist, GS-1320



A.   Degree:  physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in   

chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.  OR

B.   Combination of education and experience-course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, 

       including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential 

       and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or 

       additional education.



BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  Physical Scientist, GS-1301



A.  Degree:  physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical  

      science and/or related engineering sciences such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, 

      and electronics.  OR

B.  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: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service.  This experience should be in, or directly related, to the line of work of the position to be filled, thus equipping you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Time-in-grade provisions of 5 CFR 300.604 apply for status candidates.



Selective Factor:  In addition to the general and specialized experience, you must meet the following selective factor to be considered at the GS-14 grade level:  You must have broad knowledge of and experience in radiobioassay measurements.  This includes experience as the technical lead and/or supervisor/manager for a radiobioassay program, and the demonstration of expertise through such means as publications and/or participation on pertinent professional standards group(s).   



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s):  You should submit a narrative statement on a separate page(s) with specific responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) in this announcement.  Failure to submit your narrative response to the KSA's for this position will negatively affect your rating for this position. 



Directions for Completing the KSA’s:  Consider what in your background indicates you possess each knowledge, skill, or ability (KSA).  Provide clear, concise examples for each element.  Relate your experience to the position for which you are applying.  Use examples that show the depth of knowledge, level, or skill, or degree of ability you have.  You may refer to paid or volunteer work, education or training, hobbies, or any other applicable experience.  Follow the format below, using a separate sheet of paper for each KSA.  Elements #1 and #2 are critical and are thus DOUBLE WEIGHTED. Failure to respond to the ranking factors may result in a low ranking.



Title of KSA 	(1)  Example – what you did and when

(2)	Outcome – what you accomplished or gained from the experience 

(3)	Verification – name, address, phone number of person who can verify and OF-612, resume, or other application section 



1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience to apply program management principles and practices in the coordination of a performance evaluation program for radiobioassay measurements as described in the summary of duties and responsibilities.  This is a critical skill and thus is double weighted.



2. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, and methodologies of analytical radiochemistry and instrumentation sufficient to perform radiobioassay measurements and calibrations, and to develop new or improved methods.  Experience and demonstrated expertise in in-vivo radiobioassay measurements and gamma spectroscopy will be given added consideration.  This is a critical skill and thus is double weighted.



3. Demonstrated skill and ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and draw conclusions from the data, and to solve complex technical problems in analytical radiochemistry and radiobioassay measurements.  



4. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems sufficient to perform word processing, develop and maintain databases, and perform statistical analysis of performance test data. 



5. Demonstrated skill in preparing and presenting effective oral and written presentations on related scientific topics, and other technical and programmatic issues, to technical and nontechnical audiences.  Published peer reviewed articles and conference presentations on health physics topics are desirable.



Basis of Ratings:  Your qualifications will be evaluated based on material in your application and your responses to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed. 





How to Apply:



A.	No standard application form is required.  You may use your own form, Optional Form 612, Standard Form 171, a resume or other written format, provided all of the following information is included.  Failure to submit required information/documents may result in nonconsideration OR a lower rating in the evaluation process



·	The announcement number, title, and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying; 

·	Your full name, mailing address with zip code, and day and evening phone numbers with area codes; 

·	Your social security number and your country of citizenship (under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals may compete for civil service jobs);

·	The name, address, city and state of the high school you attended, and the date of your diploma or GED; 

·	The name, address, city, and state of each college/university you attended, your majors at each, the total credits earned at each (indicate whether they were semester or quarter hours), and the type/year of any degrees received and your GPA; 

·	Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to the job you are applying for including:  job title (include series and grade if Federal job); duties and accomplishments; employer's name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates (month and year); hours per week; the salary you received when you began the job and the salary you received when you ended the job.  Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor; 

·	Narrative statement on a separate page(s) with specific responses to the KSA’s (failure to submit your narrative response to the KSA’s may negatively affect your eligibility and/or rating); 

·	List current job-related training courses (title and year); job-related skills; and job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards (give dates but do not sent documents); 

·	Related licenses and professional certifications (current only), i.e. Certified Public Accountant (submit copy). 



B.	The following additional information MUST be submitted, if checked (if not checked, information is not required): 



[X]  College transcripts must be submitted (copies are acceptable)

[  ]  SF-50 reflecting status, current/last series, grade & step, if current or former federal employee

[X]  DD-214 if claiming 5 point veterans preference 

[X]  Both DD-214 and SF-15 with supporting documentation if claiming 10 point veterans preference



C.	The following additional information is optional:  Disability, Race/National Origin and Sex Identification





CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:



[X]   Report of Financial Disclosure		[X]   Wearing a multi-purpose dosimeter

[X]   Agreement concerning inventions, discoveries and patents	[X]   Obtaining a DOE L security clearance

[]   Technical Qualification Program	[X]   Collective Bargaining Unit represented by International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees, Local 94

[X]   Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment	[X]   ES&H Blue Card training

[X]   GERT training/Rad Worker I & II	[]   40-hour OSHA training

[X]   Access training 	[X]   Occasional travel

[X]   Direct Deposit	[X}   Duty Station:  Scoville, ID (bus pass available)



Veterans Preference:  Five (5) points will be added to your eligible numerical rating if you are a veteran who entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976, or you served in a military action for which you received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal.  Ten veterans' preference points will be added to your eligible numerical rating if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran.  Additionally, if you are a 10-point preference eligible, filing deadlines may not apply to you.  



CTAP/ICTAP:  Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.  This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and the duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.  



Any application packages or related information submitted after the filing period will not be accepted.  Extensions of time to submit applications or additional information will not be granted.  Application materials and supporting documentation will remain a part of the announcement file and will not be returned or retrieved to be used in future vacancy announcement applications.





Submit Application/Resume 				

U. S. Department of Energy 

Materials to:						

Idaho Operations Office 

1955 Fremont Avenue, MS #1240

Idaho Falls, ID  83401-1240



Or to our e-mail address:			

doeidjobs@id.doe.gov

 								

For more information, contact: 	Warren Hallum at (208) 526-6449 or hallumwr@id.doe.gov.



TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE FIRST CUTOFF, ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE COMPLETE AND RECEIVED IN THIS OFFICE BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS NOVEMBER 21, 2003.  THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED WHEN THE POSITION IS FILLED.



THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DISABLED VETERANS, WOMEN, AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.



Reasonable Accommodation may be granted to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.





























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