Supervisory Physical Scientist.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks a Supervisory Physical Scientist in Sterling, VA. Responsibilities include advising on oceanography, coordinating environmental action plans, managing Environmental Science Program studies, and supervising a diverse scientific staff. The role requires U.S. citizenship, federal employment status, and specific educational qualifications in physical sciences or engineering. This position involves a temporary promotion or detail for up to 60 days.
Duties

This position is located within the United States Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Programs in Sterling, Virginia.

If selected, each selectee will participate in a detail or temporary promotion for up to 60 days.

At the full performance level GS-15, the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Expert advisor on physical and chemical oceanography, air quality, marine acoustics and oil spill modeling.
• Advise on the use of potential of innovative and emerging technologies in ocean science.
• Consult across all BOEM regions and offices to develop and coordinate plans of action to address environmental issues and concerns.
• Serve as a BOEM representative to federal and non-federal scientific organizations to coordinate activities, exchange information, review projects and proposals, and develop, evaluate, and implement policy and procedures.
• Coordinate and consult with Departmental offices and other federal agencies and non-federal institutions to identify cross-cutting environmental study needs, and concerns of mutual interest.
• Draft reports and briefing materials on environmental issues, initiatives, and cooperative efforts for the Chief, Division of Environmental Sciences and the Chief Environmental Officer (CEO).
• Manage and provide leadership for a portfolio of Environmental Science Program studies, ensuring that projects are well managed and executed.
• Supervise and manage a diverse staff of scientists.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
• You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
• Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
• You must be an employee of the Department of the Interior to apply.
• You must include written approval from your supervisor, giving you permission to participate in this detail as part of your application package.
• You must include a copy of your latest performance review rating with your application.
• This is a reimbursable detail or temporary promotion.
• If selected, each selectee will participate in a detail or temporary promotion for up to 60 days.
• You must submit your transcripts as part of your application package.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WHEN APPLYING, OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
• Basic Educational Requirements

In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below:
• 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.
• Specialized Experience

To Qualify For The GS-15, You Must Possess At Least One Full Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To The GS-14 Level In The Federal Service, Or Comparable Experience Not Gained Through Federal Service. 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 In Or Related To The Work Of The Position To Be Filled. Specialized Experience Is Defined As Demonstrated Experience:
• Utilizing an in-depth knowledge of physical oceanography, atmospheric science, and acoustics theory and field approaches to advise on environmental impact studies.
• Coordinating with ocean organizations regarding plans of action that address environmental issues and concerns.
• Participating in the procurement process for environmental or scientific projects.
• Applying the principles and methods of numerical modeling for ocean circulation, atmospheric circulation, and acoustic propagation. AND
• Leading a team of technical staff by providing guidance and direction.

MUST MEET ALL FIVE STATEMENTS.

Additional Information On The Qualification Requirements Is Outlined In The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook Of General Schedule Positions And Is Available At OPM's Website:

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Candidates must meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.

Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:

Additional information

Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 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.

Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.

NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.