Engineer (Program Examiner) - Interdisciplinary

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget. The incumbent serves as an Program Examiner and as such, provides work in support of the mission of OMB. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Duties

As a Engineer (Program Examiner) - Interdisciplinary, GS-11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Conducts research, analysis, and evaluation of complex scientific, technical, and programmatic data in relevant fields, applying advanced knowledge of scientific and engineering principles, theories, and methodologies to an array of quantitative and qualitative information. Prepares reports and presentations summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences. Conducts cost estimation, cost-benefit, return on investment analyses, and other programmatic evaluations for science and technology-based initiatives and develop recommendations related to the use of budgetary resources. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to facilitate the exchange of scientific, engineering, and budgetary information. Translates scientific and engineering data and analysis into budgetary and public policy development, budgetary oversight, program and project evaluation, regulatory and legislative assessments, and budgetary decision making.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. BASIC INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR): All applicants must meet one of the following individual occupational requirements (IOR) requirements outlined below and continued in the education section to be considered minimally qualified for this position. UNOFFICIAL TRANCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. Physics series 1310: A: Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. or B: Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. Chemistry series 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. Mathematics Series 1520: A: Degree with a major study in mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics. The total course work must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite. or B: Combination of education with courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The total course work must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite. -AND- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience must demonstrate one year of full-time work experience, or the equivalent if part-time (for example, an employee working 20 hours per week for a 12-month period should be credited with 6 months of experience). Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. GS-11 level: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of a GS-9 or equivalent band level of responsibility in Federal Service which includes: 1. Evaluating technical studies, research findings, cost estimates, or program data to identify operational, policy, or budget implications; and 2. Preparing analytical reports and presenting technical findings to management or other stakeholders. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a LL.M. that is related to the position being filled. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. GS-12 level: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of a GS-11 or equivalent band level of responsibility in Federal Service which includes: 1. Evaluating technical, budgetary, legislative, or regulatory information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop recommendations for leadership; and 2. Performing cost-benefit, return-on-investment, or resource allocation analyses supporting science, engineering, research, or technology initiatives. GS-13 level: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of a GS-12 or equivalent band level of responsibility in Federal Service which includes: 1. Performing scientific, engineering, technical, or mathematical analyses involving significant policy, budget, or program issues; 2. Evaluating scientific research, technical programs, and emerging technologies to develop recommendations affecting organizational or government-wide priorities; and 3. Developing recommendations regarding program funding, resource allocation, or strategic priorities based on technical and financial analyses. GS-14 level: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of a GS-13 or equivalent band level of responsibility in Federal Service which includes:1. Leading scientific, engineering, technical, or interdisciplinary analyses supporting major organizational, governmental, or national policy initiatives; 2. Evaluating research, engineering, technology, or scientific programs to develop recommendations involving budget formulation, legislative proposals, regulatory actions, or public policy; 3. Advising senior executives or executive leadership on technical, scientific, engineering, and budgetary issues; and 4. Conducting cost-benefit analyses, investment analyses, or resource allocation reviews supporting strategic decision-making. GS-15 level: To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of a GS-14 or equivalent band level of responsibility in Federal Service which includes:1. Developing and recommending executive-level policy, budget, legislative, or regulatory strategies based on extensive scientific, engineering, and quantitative analyses; 2. Providing authoritative technical and strategic advice to senior executives, agency leadership, or other high-level officials on science, engineering, technology, research, or innovation initiatives; 3. Leading cross-agency or government-wide efforts involving scientific, engineering, research, technology, or budget policy development; and 4. Directing complex analytical projects with significant national or government-wide impacts that involve multiple stakeholders and integrate scientific, technical, fiscal, legislative, and policy considerations into executive decision-making. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Evaluations

Once the vacancy has closed, your resume and accompanying documents will be assessed to verify your qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated against your responses on the assessment questionnaire to gauge your experience level. Should your self-assessment exceed what is substantiated by your resume, you may be disqualified from consideration. Candidates who rank among the most qualified will be forwarded to the selecting official for potential employment. It is essential that your resume contains comprehensive details relevant to the responsibilities and specialized experience required for the position. Directly copying from the vacancy announcement without providing additional context to illustrate your experience may lead to an ineligible rating, hindering your chances for further consideration. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities pertinent to the role. As the primary tool for evaluating your qualifications, we urge you to be precise and thorough in detailing your experience. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Communication (oral and written), Cost-Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Research, and Teamwork Assessment Process: Structured Resume Review. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will evaluate your resume to assess your technical qualifications for the position, focusing specifically on the required specialized experience. They will only consider the first two pages of your resume, beginning with your work experience, and will not review any additional materials such as cover letters or links included in your resume. Candidates who successfully pass this structured resume review will advance to the next stage of the assessment process. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13026839

How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If an application limit has been reached, the vacancy may close prior to the stated closing date. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13026839.

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