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Physical Scientist

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of Energy

This job in plain English

This is a Physical Scientist job as the program manager for the Experimental Condensed Matter Physics program in the Office of Science at the Department of Energy. The job is in Germantown, Maryland, and it advises leaders on research direction and science goals. It is a direct-hire job with one open position, occasional travel, and situational telework only.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Current and former federal employees in career transition programs (CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL) may also apply and get priority.

What you would do

  • Direct the scientific scope and strategic direction of basic physical science research programs.
  • Run the competitive research funding process, including proposal solicitations and peer reviews.
  • Oversee program budgets, resource allocations, and scientific progress.
  • Build partnerships across DOE, national laboratories, academia, and industry.
  • Advise leadership and represent the agency at national and international forums.

Do you qualify for GS-15?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the next lower level, GS-14. That experience must include managing science research programs in the physical sciences, evaluating proposals or peer reviews to recommend funding, and building program budgets or resource plans. Volunteer and unpaid work can count.

With education: A degree in physical science, engineering, or math that includes at least 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science, such as mechanics, properties of materials, or electronics. You can also combine education and experience. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages showing duties, employer name and address, dates, hours per week, salary, and education
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
  • Optional cover letter
  • RIF separation notice or SF-50 and a performance rating with rating scale, if you claim career transition priority
  • Do not include photos, your Social Security number, or your date of birth

How you will be rated: You will complete an online USA Hire assessment with a cut score, and you must meet or exceed it to be considered. Your application questionnaire and a minimum qualifications review are also used. Under direct-hire authority, veterans' preference and category rating do not apply.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show the dates, hours per week, and duties for each job, including unpaid work.
  • Include unofficial transcripts with your application, or you may be rated Ineligible.
  • If you receive the USA Hire link late, you must finish the assessment within 48 hours.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Hiring incentives may be authorized under agency policy if funding is available.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Employer uses e-Verify to check work eligibility
  • Men born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service or be exempt
  • Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
  • One-year probationary period
  • Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) when hired and every year
  • Occasional travel may be required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$169,279 – $197,200 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-15 · General Schedule
Location
Germantown, Maryland
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Physical Science (1301)
Announcement
27-SC-13103574-DH

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