Please note: This is an interdisciplinary position, which means that the duties and responsibilities of the position relate to both the 1301 (Physical Sciences) and 0801 (General Engineer) fields. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this position, a person with the education and experience in either the 1301 or the 0801 field may be considered equally well qualified to do the work.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements for AT LEAST ONE OF THE SERIES AND provide a copy of transcripts for verification for the grade in which you want to be considered.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience in engineering or physical science disciplines concerning the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair, integrity management, and failure analysis of gas and liquid pipelines.
• Experience in conducting and/or participating in investigations or projects to improve transportation safety.

To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience in engineering or physical science disciplines concerning the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair, integrity management, and failure analysis of gas and liquid pipelines.
• Experience in conducting and/or participating in investigations or project to improve transportation safety.
• Experience in risk management, pipeline integrity management, and management systems principles and practices as they relate to protection of physical facilities and structures with critical environmental and safety impact.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Accident Investigation: Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling.
• Compliance Inspection: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• General Engineering/Physical Scientist: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and/or physical science and their practical applications.
• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.

For all types of consideration, 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

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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.