Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Direct Air Capture Hubs)

The Department of Energy (DOE) has direct hire authority to fill scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics positions at the GS-11 through GS-15 grade level. Direct hire authority allows DOE to hire faster than the traditional government hiring process. In using this authority, DOE still abides by the Merit System Principles and all federal and DOE hiring regulations.

About The Position

Office/Division Overview

The Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Removal (CDR) division provides Headquarters oversight, management, and direction for the Department of Energy’s research, development, demonstration, deployment activities. The division identifies research and technology issues and opportunities for direct air capture; direct ocean capture; biomass with carbon removal and storage; enhanced mineralization and weathering techniques, including opportunities from mine tailings and alkaline industrial wastes; and novel CDR concepts. This division is responsible for greenhouse gas (GHG) life cycle analysis (LCA) for CDR, including developing and informing methodologies for measurement, monitoring, and verification of GHG reductions. LCA is integral to ensuring the effectiveness of these approaches as tools for reducing atmospheric concentrations of CO₂. Two Bipartisan Infrastructure Law positions will be filled using this vacancy announcement.

Job Description

The incumbent in this position will:

GS-11

• Conduct technical analyses for direct air capture technologies.
• Support the CDR division in preparation of technical and outreach materials for senior leadership.

GS-12

• Conduct technical analyses for direct air capture technologies.
• Apply project management tools and techniques.
• Support the CDR division in preparation of technical and outreach materials for senior leadership.

GS-13

• Conduct independent technical analyses for direct air capture technologies.
• Apply project management tools and techniques.
• Participate on direct air capture strategic and program planning teams.
• Support the CDR division in preparation of technical and outreach materials for senior leadership.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position:

• Skill in oral and written communication to communicate with a variety of departmental organizations, senior leadership, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• High degree of understanding of two-way engagement principles.

Who Can Apply

All U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the Clean Energy Jobs Corps page and click “Apply Now.”

• Complete the Personal and Professional information.
• Under Additional Information, select or enter: Direct Air Capture Hubs
• In the “Disclosures” step, under “Applicant Source,” select “Other” and provide the referral code: #FECM Position Number: BIL00809/BIL00810 to direct your resume to the appropriate hiring manager.
• Complete all other steps of the application and hit “Submit.

Step 2: Send an email that includes your resume with the subject line, “Application for Direct Air Capture Hubs - BIL00809/BIL00810” to fecmhiring@hq.doe.gov.

You must submit a resume to be considered for the position. Please include the following information in the email with your resume:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Grade level for which you want to be considered

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