Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist - Grid Modeler

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Energy Headquarters seeks an Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist - Grid Modeler to lead the North American Energy Resilience Model (NAERM), drive grid-modeling innovation, and build analytical tools. You will oversee model and data operations and perform advanced analyses with minimal supervision.

Qualifications include a degree in physical science/engineering with 24 semester hours in related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus specialized

Qualifications

• Degree or combination of education and experience satisfying 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science (e.g., mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, electronics).
• Experience as a principal technical advisor influencing program direction and policy through technical assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement advanced scientific or engineering solutions to address complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative technical leadership and expert advisory services to resolve critical scientific or engineering problems.
• Serve as the principal technical advisor on critical scientific or engineering matters to influence program direction and policy.
• Develop and implement advanced scientific or engineering solutions addressing complex technical challenges and organizational objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Advisory services

Grid modeling

Education

Degree in physical science/engineering/mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering

Job description

This position is part of the Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. As a Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist - Grid Modeler, you will lead the North American Energy Resilience Model (NAERM), drive grid-modeling innovation, build analytical tools, oversee model and data operations, and execute advanced analyses with minimal supervision.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.

A. 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

B. 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.

GS-14 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-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Providing authoritative technical leadership and expert advisory services to resolve critical scientific or engineering problems.
2. Serving as the principal technical advisor on critical scientific or engineering matters for influencing program direction and policy through advising leadership through technical assessments.
3. Developing and implementing advanced scientific or engineering solutions that address complex technical challenges and support organizational objectives.

"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.