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The incumbent serves as the Senior Professional Staff (Geoscientist/Geochemist). The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board offers unique opportunities to address complex environmental challenges of national and international importance while working on a team of professionals from a variety of scientific and technical disciplines.
Learn more about this agency08/15/2024 to 10/25/2024
$128,956 - $191,900 per year
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Few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid based on eligibility as defined in the Federal Travel Regulation.
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Full-time
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805118200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Special authorities: Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Geoscientist/Geochemist will:
U.S. Citizenship Required.
May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
All qualification requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Therefore, if selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment to this position. This information will be required annually.
Relocation expenses or relocation incentives as described in 5 U.S.C. 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, agency policy, and available funding.
Should possess an advanced degree (preferably a doctorate) in geoscience or geochemistry or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience.
Foreign Education: In order to demonstrate that education completed in other countries meets the qualification requirements, applicants must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. program. Otherwise, proof must be provided to show that full credit has been given for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
For further information, visit: (https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/).
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
QUALITY RATING FACTORS:
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated according to job responsibilities and qualifications as stated:
THE FOLLOWING ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE FOR CANDIDATES TO POSSES:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TBD.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: Please submit your application by mail or email and reference announcement number in the email subject line and in your cover letter.
Applications by mail should be sent to:
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
ATTN: Neysa M. Slater-Chandler, Director of Administration
2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22201-3367
703-235-4473
Applications by e-mail should be sent to resumes@nwtrb.gov and reference this Job Announcement number in the subject line.
Please review the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/805118200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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This position is located with the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB), a small independent agency in the Executive Branch of the U.S. Federal Government that evaluates the technical and scientific validity of activities undertaken by the Department of Energy in managing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in accordance with the terms of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended.
The Board's purpose is to perform independent technical and scientific peer review of the U.S. Department of Energy's activities related to managing and disposing of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
For more information visit https://www.nwtrb.gov/.
Marketing Link:
https://www.nwtrb.gov/.
