Supervisory Physical Scientist

Serves as a Supervisory Physical Scientist with full oversight and technical management of a team of engineers and technical specialists.

To qualify for a Supervisory Physical Scientist your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Basic Requirement:
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

A 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.

AND

B. Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS‑15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time‑in‑grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time‑after‑competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement.

• Supervising technical personnel and managing workforce planning, performance standards, and disciplinary actions.
• Expert knowledge of CBRNE principles, detection and protection techniques, consequence management, and response options.
• Serving as a technical expert in collective protection infrastructure, CBRNE systems, life‑safety engineering, and materials science.
• Managing complex engineering projects involving design, development, testing, installation and sustainment of CBRNE protective systems.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.