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The Recent Graduates Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government to recent graduates. Participants in the Program receive training and professional development, complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and are assigned a mentor. Recent Graduates who successfully complete Program requirements may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position in the civil service. As a GS-7 General Engineer (Recent Graduate) you will: Serve as a professional engineer or scientist and performs general engineering or scientific work of limited scope and complexity in support of DOE projects assigned to higher grade engineers. Plan work procedures and select standard practices and data to be applied to engineering or scientific assignment and identified problems. Assist in coordinating and carrying out limited, well-defined engineering and/or scientific projects. Prepare routine, recurring engineering and/or scientific reports for use by higher graded engineers or to convey factual engineering and/or scientific data and information. As a GS-9 General Engineer (Recent Graduate) you will: Research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and carry out difficult but conventional scientific and/or engineering assignments in support of programs/projects. Conduct preliminary scientific and/or engineering analyses to assist higher graded scientists and engineers in accomplishing work on large and complicated projects. Review reports, plans, specifications, change orders, modifications, and other documents prepared by others to identify discrepancies or potential issues. Prepare, provide, and evaluate conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation to support higher level scientific and/or engineering efforts. Provide input into, and prepares, recurring technical reports to inform stakeholders of status of projects issues that may impact program/project objectives and goals. CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS: DOE has the option to non-competitively convert a Recent Graduate to a permanent or term position upon successful completion of program requirements. This is not automatic, nor guaranteed. Conversion is at the discretion of the hiring manager and employing office. To be eligible to be converted to a permanent or term position you must: Be a US Citizen or National Be recommended for conversion by your manager or supervisor. Complete all training and development requirements within the 1-year appointment period. Successful completion of 1 year of continuous service. Demonstrate successful job performance of at least a "Fully Successful" or equivalent on performance appraisal. Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted (which may include a positive education requirement). A Recent Graduate may be converted to the highest General Schedule (GS) grade level qualified for at time of conversion. Recent Graduates converted to a term position in the competitive service may subsequently be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to the following website: USAJOBS Help Center | Students & recent graduates

The Recent Graduates Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government to recent graduates. Participants in the Program receive training and professional development, complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and are assigned a mentor. Recent Graduates who successfully complete Program requirements may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position in the civil service. As a GS-7 General Engineer (Recent Graduate) you will: Serve as a professional engineer or scientist and performs general engineering or scientific work of limited scope and complexity in support of DOE projects assigned to higher grade engineers. Plan work procedures and select standard practices and data to be applied to engineering or scientific assignment and identified problems. Assist in coordinating and carrying out limited, well-defined engineering and/or scientific projects. Prepare routine, recurring engineering and/or scientific reports for use by higher graded engineers or to convey factual engineering and/or scientific data and information. As a GS-9 General Engineer (Recent Graduate) you will: Research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and carry out difficult but conventional scientific and/or engineering assignments in support of programs/projects. Conduct preliminary scientific and/or engineering analyses to assist higher graded scientists and engineers in accomplishing work on large and complicated projects. Review reports, plans, specifications, change orders, modifications, and other documents prepared by others to identify discrepancies or potential issues. Prepare, provide, and evaluate conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation to support higher level scientific and/or engineering efforts. Provide input into, and prepares, recurring technical reports to inform stakeholders of status of projects issues that may impact program/project objectives and goals. CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS: DOE has the option to non-competitively convert a Recent Graduate to a permanent or term position upon successful completion of program requirements. This is not automatic, nor guaranteed. Conversion is at the discretion of the hiring manager and employing office. To be eligible to be converted to a permanent or term position you must: Be a US Citizen or National Be recommended for conversion by your manager or supervisor. Complete all training and development requirements within the 1-year appointment period. Successful completion of 1 year of continuous service. Demonstrate successful job performance of at least a "Fully Successful" or equivalent on performance appraisal. Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted (which may include a positive education requirement). A Recent Graduate may be converted to the highest General Schedule (GS) grade level qualified for at time of conversion. Recent Graduates converted to a term position in the competitive service may subsequently be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? For additional information regarding the Pathways Program, please refer to the following website: USAJOBS Help Center | Students & recent graduates

The incumbent serves as a senior engineering expert for program and project delivery, responsible for managing assigned Federal-aid Highway Programs and providing stewardship and oversight of projects within Ohio. This includes planning, environment, design, construction, maintenance, and financing activities. In this role the incumbent organizes, directs, and administers the program, as well as serves as a member of the cross-functional team directly supporting program and project delivery. As a Civil Engineer (Highway), you will: Promote and assure implementation of state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art cost and schedule control principles in the planning, design, and construction of all project elements and aspects in a manner that protects the Federal interest. Promote and assure implementation of state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art project management and communications tools and techniques among all project partners. Provide leadership and expertise in finalizing and implementing the Project Management and Financial Plans for any assigned major projects. Lead program and project delivery activities in accordance with federal requirements and division risk-based stewardship and oversight plan. In addition to engineering program objectives, oversee program management functions, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement and materials, safety, ITS, bridge and other project delivery related activities. Serve as a key technical advisor to State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies regarding assigned program areas. The incumbent facilitates communication and coordination among division office teams and team members to enhance overall Federal-aid highway program and project delivery. This involves the performance of a variety of high-level duties in the areas of project delivery, finance, planning, resource utilization, program delivery, contract administration and other transportation related areas. Facilitates an environment of consensus building, partnering, and performing assigned functions. The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Statewide Federally funded highway programs or managing the delivery of a program of highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts to persuade others in meetings, discussions, and in writing.

This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Analytical and Laboratory Division. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. The responsibilities described apply to both the Physical Scientist and Chemist position titles. Performs complex analyses of airborne mine particulates. Prepares and analyzes samples for quartz using x-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Prepares and analyzes fume, water, and bulk samples for elemental composition using inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy. Analyzes diesel particulate samples using an elemental carbon analyzer. Analyzes dust samples for size and number concentration using microscopic and electronic counting techniques. Reviews the background material submitted with the samples, determining approaches as needed. Modifies and adapts standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems. Evaluates and interprets analytical findings, reporting results and makes recommendations as needed. Evaluates the acceptability of samples, stating the method used, modifications of the method, the results and the impact of any quality control deficiencies on data usability. Interprets analytical data as it relates to project goals. Explains analytical results as needed. Independently works out the required test procedures and methods for the analysis of particulate samples that may require modification of standard or generally acceptable methods of analysis. Validates the method with known samples and prepares reports of results in the standard MSHA format. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of industrial hygiene sample analyses and environmental chemistry and recommends new instrumentation and/or techniques which may be applicable. Provides technical advice to laboratory personnel and consults with outside scientists in the specialty area. Processes laboratory data using various commercial and custom made computer software programs. Prepares technical manuscripts dealing with the work conducted.

This position is with Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Technical Support, Analytical and Laboratory Division. MSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. The responsibilities described apply to both the Physical Scientist and Chemist position titles. Performs complex analyses of airborne mine particulates. Prepares and analyzes samples for quartz using x-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Prepares and analyzes fume, water, and bulk samples for elemental composition using inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy. Analyzes diesel particulate samples using an elemental carbon analyzer. Analyzes dust samples for size and number concentration using microscopic and electronic counting techniques. Reviews the background material submitted with the samples, determining approaches as needed. Modifies and adapts standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems. Evaluates and interprets analytical findings, reporting results and makes recommendations as needed. Evaluates the acceptability of samples, stating the method used, modifications of the method, the results and the impact of any quality control deficiencies on data usability. Interprets analytical data as it relates to project goals. Explains analytical results as needed. Independently works out the required test procedures and methods for the analysis of particulate samples that may require modification of standard or generally acceptable methods of analysis. Validates the method with known samples and prepares reports of results in the standard MSHA format. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of industrial hygiene sample analyses and environmental chemistry and recommends new instrumentation and/or techniques which may be applicable. Provides technical advice to laboratory personnel and consults with outside scientists in the specialty area. Processes laboratory data using various commercial and custom made computer software programs. Prepares technical manuscripts dealing with the work conducted.

As a Program Executive within the Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office (ESSIO), you will act as a senior integrator and technical leader responsible for ensuring the formulation, implementation, and execution of lunar science investigations and missions. You will manage end-to-end development of payloads on robotic and human systems, oversee requirements, acquisitions, schedules, risks, and performance across multiple groups within NASA and across multiple external stakeholders. Oversee end-to-end formulation, development, integration, and execution of lunar robotic and human mission science instruments, ensuring technical rigor, timely delivery, and alignment with science and mission requirements. Review lunar science solicitations and provide technical advice to selecting officials for awards. Aid in formulation of studies for future lunar science missions. Provide engineering guidance and subject matter expertise to Artemis science teams. Conduct comprehensive engineering reviews of exploration system plans, evaluating payload requirements, and ensures science objectives are fully integrated into exploration documents, governance boards, and formal review processes. Evaluate allocations on human/robotic platforms to ensure feasible payload integration; supports instrument definition, interface development, and technical coordination; proposes engineering strategy science payloads within mission manifests. Establish, and put into practice, lessons learned for all flight missions and payload developments. Document and develop efficiency strategies contributing to continuous improvement of office practices and policies. Chair the Risk Management Board, directing identification and resolution of programmatic and technical risks to the overall exploration portfolio. Drive collaboration, gap identification, needs assessments, resource alignment, and performance monitoring. Strengthen communication pathways across offices, Centers, Mission Directorates, resolving coordination gaps to ensure mission execution. Represent ESSIO in Science Mission Directorate reviews and other Mission Directorate control boards and working groups, including Artemis and Moon Base forums, to ensure integrated, science-aligned decision-making across the exploration portfolio.

This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NN-04 pay band is equivalent to the GS-14-15 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule. PLEASE NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement which allows acceptance of applications through the closing date of 12/07/2026. Check the "How to Apply" section for more details. As a Supervisory Nuclear Engineer, NN-0840-04, you will: Serve as a nationally recognized authority or principal expert providing technical and programmatic oversight of assigned Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) projects and initiatives. Review, evaluate, and appraise contractor programs related to reactor core and plant materials, reactor component design, development, manufacturing, and testing to ensure conformance with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program technical, safety, and performance requirements. Serve as a technical advisory capacity, and as a representative in meetings, panels, task forces, and conferences with other federal agencies, state agencies, national laboratories, universities, and other stakeholders to present briefings. Review, evaluate, and provide oversight of contractor quality assurance programs and initiatives to verify that processes, procedures, and products meet applicable Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Department of Energy, and Department of Navy requirements. Provide expert technical and programmatic advice, recommendations, and guidance to management and contractor counterparts on issues involving reactor core and plant materials, reactor components, design methods, testing programs, and related technology efforts. Supervise a staff of employees engaged in the review and oversight of contractor technical programs; assign work, set priorities, evaluate performance, provide coaching and development, and ensure effective use of personnel and other resources in accomplishing the office's mission.

This position serves as the Deputy (Assistant Chief) in the Engineering Service. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating & management process for Service Line programs, which include setting qualitative & quantitative standards. The Assistant Chief must be competent in many aspects of managing VHA Healthcare Facility Engineering Programs including Interdisciplinary Engineering Coordination and Integration. Major duties include: Acts in the full authority and capacity of the Chief in his/her absence, and is relied on for authoritative advice on all aspects of engineering matters. Involved with long and short-range planning, establishing policy, and budgeting for the Medical Center, as well as for all Engineering Service programs. Collaborates with operations and program managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities for Engineering Service are met. Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for the Engineering Service that includes setting qualitative and quantitative standards. Develops and provides the Medical Center executive leadership and the clinical staff information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate these programs into the mission of the Medical Center. Provides professional and technical guidance and direction and review of assigned programs, including professional engineering work in several disciplines such as; civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineer, environmental engineering, and fire safety and safety engineering. Develops Medical Center policies, procedures and resource allocations for assigned programs. Oversees human resources management matters for the services, including development and implementation of succession and workforce plans. The Manages human resource functions such as performance, training and development, hiring, and firing. Ensures internal personnel-related programs are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner; communicates agency and local policies and priorities to all employees within the Service; delegates to each section supervisor the authority and responsibility to carry out assigned tasks; follows progress of each and recommends improvement to be made where warranted; ensures labor/management relations are maintained in accordance with Medical Center policy; and procedures and that other requirements such as effective use of performance standards, EEO policies, and other personnel-related rules and regulations are effectively enforced. Creates and supports programs to ensure the healthcare system manages and maintains fire safety equipment, systems, and life safety building features. Responsible for implementing, managing and monitoring a comprehensive Safety Program as defined by Department policy and meeting the Safety and Life Safety requirements of both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Joint Commission most recent edition of the Joint Commission Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (AMH). Identifies and manages risks associated with highly sophisticated medical equipment and the general physical environment. Manage a comprehensive medical equipment management program which includes management support in developing policy, procedures, and resource allocations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for a highly qualified applicant. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91318-S Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional aerospace engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. 1. Performs professional aerospace engineering working involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. 2. Functions as the organization's technical specialist in design and development engineering for critical systems and subsystem. 3. Performs complex and comprehensive analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects. 4. Serves as a consultant and technical specialist to senior subject matter experts, agency, and/or Department of Defense (DoD) officials responsible for broad program operations.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to ?????serve as a senior professional architect in support of design duties pertaining to facilities engineering management at a major or complex military installation. Employee serves as a technical consultant on design aspects concerning real property facilities and utilities. Performs as a professional architect in planning and designing substantial new construction, renovation, and improvement projects on real property facilities. Develops plans, and designs specifications for various types of facility projects. Analyzes and validates the programmed facility requirements and develops the conceptual design and quantitative criteria for complex architectural/engineering projects. Serves as a consulting architect on all design aspects of assigned projects. Provides professional consultations on a broad range of difficult architectural issues and problems. Provides architectural advice to requesting organizations. Consults with contractors, Corps of Engineers, Architect & Engineer (A&E) firms, and contracting officers to resolve difficult or unforeseen problems on space limitations, design interferences, design interfaces, regulatory limitations, and to exchange information and expedite installation work. Coordinates the preparation of and reviews A&E statements of work (SOW). Provides criteria and standards for specialized, difficult, or unusual requirements. Reviews preliminary and final engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates of A&E firms or other design agencies to ensure design excellence and compliance with specifications. Coordinates projects with engineers in other disciplines. Applies knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been addressed. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete. Uses computers and computer software such as information management programs, computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work. Keeps current on relevant software applications. In conjunction with the primary duty of design, on a less frequent basis performs work in the construction management, program/base development, and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) functions. Monitors and manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish including the performance of pre-construction site surveys all the way to completion of as built drawings. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.