Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security, Department of Energy. As an Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist, you will serve as the subject matter expert in the policies and procedures governing DOE information classification and control. You will manage DOE on-site evaluations of the classification and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information programs to ensure compliance with applicable national directives and DOE policies and orders.
Major duties
The mission of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) as the Department's central organization, is to be responsible for health, safety, environment, and security; providing corporate-level leadership and strategic vision to coordinate and integrate these vital programs. EHSS is responsible for policy development and technical assistance; safety analysis; and corporate safety and security programs. EHSS advises DOE Senior Leadership on all matters related to environment, health, safety and security across the complex. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As an Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist. you will: Manage multi-site evaluations of information classification and control programs to ensure federal headquarters, field elements, and contractor organizations comply with national nuclear security policies and directives by planning and coordinating on-site reviews. Perform quality control reviews and processes appeals of classified, declassified, and unclassified controlled nuclear information to determine appropriate public disclosure, by systematically analyzing documents under the Freedom of Information Act and Mandatory Declassification Review requirements. Prepare and coordinate comprehensive inspection reports with observations and finding supported by national classification and controlled information policies and requirements. Evaluate classification decisions on documents containing nuclear weapons and related technologies and security related information to determine if classification guidance provided by government agencies was accurately applied and provide detailed analysis of any issues identified and their potential damage to national security.
What you need to qualify
You must meet both the "Basic Requirement" and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series as described below. Please see "Education" section for the Basic Requirement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Applying national policies, statutes, and directives governing the classification, declassification, and control of sensitive information to include classified national security information, Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information. Reviewing and analyzing technical or security-related documents to evaluate risks to national security and determine public releasability under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) protocols. Conducting technical compliance audits, evaluations, or appraisals of classification and information control programs within headquarters, field offices, or contractor organizations. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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