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This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need.
This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 200 applications are received or 10/16/2023, whichever comes first.
10/02/2023 to 10/16/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
ZA 5
4 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel Description displayed on Announcement Text page.
No
Term - 4 years
Full-time
Competitive
5
Yes
No
CHIPS-301-23-12149595
752218200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, and National Guard).
Serves as Chief of Staff to one of the following CHIPS R&D programs: National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP), National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Program, Integration & Policy Office or Semiconductor Manufacturing Coordination Office.
The Chief of Staff will be responsible for planning, developing, executing and managing all administrative and operational activities to determine and prioritize programmatic strategies. As part of this work, the Chief of Staff will act as a senior advisor to CHIPS R&D leadership and provides expert guidance and advice. The Chief of Staff will also independently develop policies and procedures and provide recommendations to the CHIPS R&D leadership. Specific duties will include two or more of the following:
- Determining key performance indicators to measure programmatic success.
- Facilitating top-level decision making & improved internal and external communications.
- Leading coordination and representation of relevant internal stakeholders efforts with other Federal government agencies and impacts interagency coordination, strategy, and policy outcomes.
- Responsible for coordinating and targeting communications to internal stakeholders both internal and external to NIST. Coordinates messaging of relevant department efforts targeting positive interagency relationships and policy outcomes.
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST also selected at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) in order to receive consideration for this position. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.
REFERRAL
Qualified candidates are referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. You will be referred depending upon your eligibility (i.e., Merit candidate, veterans preference, etc). Please review the Evaluation Process on how applicants are review and referred based upon how they wish to be considered for the position.
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility
The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective resume.
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process on how to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an application, you may review, edit, delete and update information. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the closing date of the announcement unless an applicant cut off has been identified (see the SUMMARY section, as appropriate). If an applicant cut off has been indicated, the announcement will close by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the cut off number has been met. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
NEED HELP?-If experiencing any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button): please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement between normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET). If receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number. If necessary, we will provide you with a technical support number for further assistance.
- If having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center. We regret that we are unable to support any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the NIST.
- If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during normal business hours to discuss your situation.
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/.
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The CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) Office is looking for individuals who are excited to work on a critically important endeavor to restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing through investments in research and technological innovation which will lay the foundations for a U.S. based semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
The CHIPS R&D Office will establish and manage a series of programs designed to achieve the technological advances necessary to enable long-term U.S. leadership in the industries of the future. These programs involve the creation of a world-class research and innovation center, funding investments in advanced packaging, semiconductor metrology, and semiconductor manufacturing research. These programs and their investments will enable future innovation in applications in AI, national defense, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and many other critically important industries.
Your work in this office will help to revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry, protect U.S. national and economic security, preserve U.S leadership in the industries of the future, create good-paying jobs, and build strong communities here in the United States.
