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Research General Engineer/Research Physical Scientist, GS-0801/1301-13 or 14_SSAE (Direct Hire)

This position is located in the Research & Innovation Center (RIC), Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering (SSAE) Directorate, at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). SSAE’s broad competencies include process and cost engineering; subsurface systems analysis, infrastructure, and resource assessment; environmental life cycle analysis; process systems engineering and dynamic optimization; energy economic and energy markets analysis. For this position the incumbent will perform complex technical and economic analysis of emerging issues associated with evolving US energy systems and markets. A deep familiarity with the energy sector; associated commercial, emerging, and concept-stage technologies; relevant literature; state-of-the art- modeling tools and techniques; data and statistical analysis techniques; and cost estimation methods will be used to produce novel insights and R&D direction in support of the cost-effective, environmentally benign use of domestic energy resources as part of a reliable and secure domestic energy infrastructure. The incumbent will be expected to conceive, plan, direct and conduct applied research.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply to the Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcements (link below) by COB 7/19/2024.

The Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcement link is used for numerous vacancies across DOE. To convey your interest in this specific position, please also email a cover letter along with your resume/CV to SSAEHiring@netl.doe.gov. DO NOT include on your cover letter or CV/resume submitted to SSAEHiring@netl.doe.gov, any of the following information: your social security number, photos of yourself, personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc., classified or government sensitive information, or any encryption or digital signatures.

Announcement No.: FY24-OCDH-801/1301-12357411

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Series & Grade: GS-0801/1301-13 or 14 (No career ladder; promotion through RGEG only)

View Vacancy: This vacancy announcement is posted on USAJobs

Opening Date: 06/25/2024

Closing Date: 07/19/2024

# of Vacancies: Three

Department: Research & Innovation Center, Strategic Systems Analysis and Engineering

Position: Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Location: Pittsburgh, PA; Morgantown, WV; Albany, OR

Business Management Specialist GS-1101-14, Finance & Acquisition Center (Direct Hire)

The application period listed below is the period that the NETL hiring manager alerts the NETL workforce that the Lab is actively recruiting for this vacancy, in order to allow internal candidates time to apply to the Department of Energy’s Open Continuous Direct Hire (OCDH) announcement on USAJobs.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply to the Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcement (link below) by COB Monday, June 2, 2024.

The Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcement link is used for numerous vacancies across DOE.

Announcement No.: 24-CEC-1101-12370415-DH

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Series & Grade: GS-1101-14

View Vacancy: This vacancy announcement is posted on USAJobs

Opening Date: 06/24/2024

Closing Date: 07/03/2024

Department: Finance & Acquisition Center, Acquisition

Position: Business Management Specialist

Location: Pittsburgh, PA; Morgantown, WV; Albany, OR

Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist (SMTA), GS-801/1301-14 (FPL-14), Technology Development Center, Energy Efficiency & Manufacturing

NETL will utilize Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to fill this vacancy.

NOTE: The application period listed below is not the open/close date of the actual vacancy announcement posted to USAJobs. Interested internal candidates must apply to the OCDH announcement on USAJobs before the end of the application period in order to be considered for this position. Please refer to the attached fact sheet regarding DHA for further detail.

This position is within the Energy Efficiency & Manufacturing Directorate in the Technology Development Center.

This position serves as a Senior Management Technical Advisor in the Technology Development Center, Energy Efficiency & Manufacturing (EE&M) Directorate, at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The overarching mission of EE&M is to implement national research, development, and demonstration programs in support of energy efficiency technologies. A major focus of EE&M is to lead technical and business teams to define, solicit, negotiate, award, management, and deliver federally sponsored research & development benefits for the program(s). For this position, the incumbent’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Serves as the primary technical point of contact/interface for planning and execution between EEM and key senior-level DOE customers including Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Leads communication with senior EERE and Golden staff to integrate NETL and EERE systems (EPIC, Exchange, PMC, etc.) and processes.
Responsible for defining the technical scope and planning the schedule and financial commitment for special projects with an emphasis on funding opportunity announcements and other competitive actions.
Identifies and develops new initiatives to advance and mature energy related technologies.
Coordinates team efforts in developing scientific, technical, and management strategic and implementation plans for assigned projects that require the integration across energy programs (including integration among all TDC directorates).
Provides EE&M leadership in coordination with senior level management in initiating and conducting technical and management reviews of energy projects and program progress, and provides expert guidance on the need to redefine project direction or emphasis.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply to the Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcement (link below) by COB Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

The Open Continuous Direct Hire Vacancy announcement link is used for numerous vacancies across DOE.

Announcement No.: FY24-OCDH-801/1301-12357411

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Series & Grade: GS-801/1301-14 (FPL-14)

View Vacancy: This vacancy announcement is posted on USAJobs

Opening Date: 06/24/2024

Closing Date: 07/03/2024

Department: Technology Development Center/ Energy Efficiency & Manufacturing

Position: Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Location: Albany OR; Morgantown, WV; Pittsburgh, PA

General Attorney, GS-905-13/14/15 (FPL 15), Office of Chief Counsel, Legal Division *Closing Date Extended to June 28, 2024

Announcement No.: 24-NT-00999-12438710-EX

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

Series & Grade: GS-905-13/14/15 (FPL 15)

View Vacancy: This vacancy announcement is posted on USAJobs

Opening Date: 06/07/2024

Closing Date: 06/28/2024

Department: Office of Chief Counsel, Legal Division

Position: General Attorney (4 positions)

Location: Morgantown, WV; or Pittsburgh, PA