Summary The Office of Environmental Management is responsible for the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy resulting from five decades of nuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. The EM work is being done in 11 states and the lifecycle cost of the program is currently estimated to be over 330 billion dollars and will span beyond 2075. Responsibilities As the Facility Oversight Division Director you will: Oversee and evaluate the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and Managing and Operating (M&O) contractor performance toward WIPP mission in terms of schedules; deliverables; compliance with applicable conduct of operations, nuclear safety, and industrial safety regulatory/requirements; and technical performance. Authorize orders for work shutdown and/or suspends operations if an imminent hazard to worker safety or the environment exists. Ensure that immediate and effective remedial actions are taken for imminent danger situations discovered during worker protection inspections to ensure employees are removed for the hazard or the hazard is eliminated. Ensure compliance with safety notification and reporting requirements. Alerts management of possible violations beyond the scope of responsibility and participates in investigations of incidents. Evaluate safety-related information and indications from Facility Representatives, Subject Matter Experts, Federal staff and managers and contractor employees to identify and proactively resolve safety and regulatory issues. Utilize performance indicators and performance measure to assess and improve performance, and where appropriate, perform root cause analysis. Prepare written evaluations and resolve inadequacies or weaknesses directly with the WIPP M&O and, as necessary, elevates technical concerns for resolution. Advises the appropriate management level of WIPP facility operations and activities and actions that warrant prompt attention (e.g., events, accidents, and investigations), with recommendations as to solutions of critical problems, and follow-up actions. Provide senior level leadership in oversight of federal and contractor adherence to environmental, safety, health and quality (ESH&QA) requirements, regulations, and standards during the life of the Project. Ensure the defensible implementation of conduct of operations, industrial safety, and nuclear safety requirements in execution of all programs and operations. Ensure qualification of federal employees under the Carlsbad Field Office Technical Qualification Program. Establish and oversees priorities for the office and finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work directed. Requirements Conditions of Employment PRE-HIRING REQUIREMENTS: CITIZENSHIP: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You must pass a background investigation. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978. TRIAL PERIOD: You must complete a two-year trial period. If the position is supervisory, you must also complete a 1-year supervisory probationary period, to be served concurrently. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male born after December 31,1959, you must be registered with the Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. E-VERIFY: New employees will be required to pass the employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. This is an Excepted Service position. If you are selected, you would have to compete with other applicants in open competition to meet requirements for a Federal position in the competitive service, unless you meet the requirements for reinstatement. Applicants who voluntarily convert from the competitive service, Senior Executive Service, or other pay systems to a permanent appointment under this excepted service authority do not have guaranteed placement back to the pay system assigned prior to conversion. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Your online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/pay band in the Federal service. For this position, experience must be at least equivalent to the EJ/EK-III or GS-13 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1. Advising and evaluating waste management operations, environmental restoration and clean-up activities related to radioactive, hazardous, and mixed wastes; or 2. Executing related principals, laws, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and process improvement initiatives; or 3. Evaluating contractor environmental, nuclear safety, operations, safety and health contract compliance; or 4. Reviewing and evaluating program priorities and conduct periodic scientific reviews to evaluate facility performance; and/or analyzing regulations to resolve compliance issues during project execution. 5. Applying knowledge of complex nuclear and industrial safety concepts and principles; experience in managing or participating in oversight programs at military, federal, or state government nuclear or radiological facilities; utilization of good oral and written presentation skills; and experience in using personal judgement to independently make day to day decisions. "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. Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Your application and resume should show that you possess the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Be sure to show how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies/KSAs identified below: Mastery of skill in applying expertise in various engineering disciplines, principles, concepts, standards, and methods or related physical science fields sufficient to serve as a recognized expert and conduct extensive investigations into new technology to resolve divergent and conflicting approaches to solve mission challenges and leverage development of advanced techniques and new approaches that will advance the state-of-the-art. Knowledge of the public laws and regulations that govern environmental management work and the related technology workforce. Expert knowledge of risk analysis sufficient to analyze projects for risk and reliability issues and integrate with other aspects of project plans. Knowledge of program and project management principles and methods sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate and research difficult and complex and diverse programs, projects, and issues. Knowledge and skill in applying oral and written communication methods sufficient to establish and maintain effective relationships and to apply a high level of independent judgement in day-to-day activities. Knowledge of negotiation strategies and methods sufficient to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations and prepare effective reports for use by senior management. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods sufficient to provide expert analytical services, staff advice, and assistant to higher echelon activities concerning programs, principles, and practices to achieve safe, efficient, and effective operations. Ability to exercise staff supervisory responsibility and to direct and administer an organization required to perform program/project activities, staff supervision and staff services. Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education 801 - Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR Combination of education and experience - college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1) Professional registration or licensure; 2) Written Test; 3) Specified academic course; 4) Related curriculum. For more information on the alternative methods, please refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards. https://www.opm.gov/policy­dataoversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering­positions-0800.pdf 1301 - 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. -OR 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. https://www.opm.gov/ policy-data-oversight/classification. You must provide a copy of your unofficial transcript(s). Be sure to include those transcripts directly applicable for meeting the education requirements. Failure to provide proof of education will result in non-consideration for this position. Official transcripts will be required prior to entrance-on-duty for individuals selected. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution 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 Department of Education. Additional Information The Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Telework: Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. OF-306: You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal Employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance. The selecting official may need to consult Departmental ethics counsel to determine whether any of your former or current employers, affiliations, or financial holdings conflict with your ability to perform the duties of this position. If necessary, ethics counsel will work with you and the hiring office regarding potential mitigation strategies, if available. You may be approved for hiring incentives in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.