Job Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Job Description

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. For the GS-13 grade level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, military or private sector: Operating as a Physical Scientist in the nuclear science field Overseeing complex and diverse research, development test, evaluation and assessment nuclear weapon effects efforts independently Leading nuclear weapon effects projects by following guidelines Managing acquisition, development, analysis or evaluation of scientific and technical solutions to Nuclear Weapon Effects Domain problems Utilizing acquisition, development, analysis or evaluation of scientific and technical solutions to NWE domain problems Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1301, series as listed 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. 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