Below are the job description and application instructions for the Technology Manager job listing in the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO).
About the Position
Position Title: Technology Manager, Bioenergy
Position / Grade:
- General Engineer / GS-0801-13; or Physical Scientist / GS-1301-13
Open Period: Currently open. Open until April 19, 2024.
Location: Washington, DC (DOE Headquarters) or Golden, CO (Golden Field Office)
Position type: Permanent
Number of openings: 1
Salary: $114,970 –$137,624, depending on step-level and location
Telework eligible: Yes
Description/Duties:
This position is a Technology Manager in the Data, Modeling, and Analysis (DMA) subprogram of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). The incumbent will support the management of a portfolio of modeling, data management, and tool development projects relevant to identifying the highest-value fuels and products that can be produced from biomass and waste materials, while also maximizing decarbonization potential across the entire bioenergy supply chain. The project portfolio will include projects from academia, the DOE National Laboratories, and industry. As a part of the DMA subprogram, the incumbent will help to define and execute on the multi-year R&D vision and key funding opportunities to help achieve subprogram and BETO goals. BETO is looking for a dynamic, innovative team member whose responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the DMA Program Manager in assessing modeled scenarios for bioenergy development and developing responsive strategies to achieve Office goals
- Developing topics for potential inclusion in annual calls for proposals, reviewing proposals, and supporting technology review activities
- Proactively managing projects for success
- Preparing and presenting briefing materials
- Preparing technical program documents
- Representing BETO and presenting at relevant technical conferences.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required to Perform the Work/Specialized Experience:
- Expertise and knowledge in bioenergy technologies sufficient to analyze and interpret data from projects and develop meaningful strategies to meet decarbonization goals.
- Expertise and knowledge in environmental and economic modeling sufficient to assist with evaluating various modeling tools and the formation of modeling conditions and scenarios designed to answer questions about barriers to the short- and long-term deployment of bioenergy technologies.
- Expertise and knowledge in bioenergy technologies sufficient to represent BETO to the DOE National Laboratories and other stakeholders and partners.
- Skills in oral and written communication to communicate with a variety of organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.
Additional Details:
Occasional multi-day travel will be required, including periodic travel between DOE headquarters and the Golden Field Office (in Golden, Colorado). Financial disclosure is required, and incumbent may be required to pass a background investigation.
How To Apply
DOE has Direct Hire Authority to fill scientific, technical, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions at the GS-11 through GS-15 grade levels. Public Notices will be opened on a continuous basis for interested applicants to provide their resumes and supporting documentation through USAJOBS.
You are required to officially apply for this position through USAJOBS at the link provided below. If you have never applied to a position through USAJOBS, you will be guided to create a USAJOBS account as part of the application process.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/782568900
This is the only mechanism through which you may be considered for the position. Once you have completed your application on USAJOBS, email BETOHiring@ee.doe.gov to let us know you applied.
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Once your application is submitted, please email BETOHiring@ee.doe.gov to let us know you applied. Please include the following information in the email: your name and the vacancy(s) for which you applied. DO NOT include the following information: your Social Security number; your address; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; classified or government-sensitive information; your resume; any encryption or digital signatures.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.