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Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist - Recent Graduate
Department of Energy
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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.
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Summary
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.
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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 250 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
many vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Berkeley, CA
Menlo Park, CA
Golden, CO
Grand Junction, CO
Westminster, CO
Washington, DC
Ames, IA
Idaho Falls, ID
Chicago, IL
Lemont, IL
Warrenville, IL
Lexington, KY
Paducah, KY
New Orleans, LA
Germantown, MD
Weldon Spring, MO
Plainsboro, NJ
Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Los Alamos, NM
Las Vegas, NV
Upton, NY
West Valley, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Piketon, OH
Portsmouth, OH
Albany, OR
Pittsburgh, PA
Aiken, SC
Oak Ridge, TN
Moab, UT
Hanford, WA
Richland, WA
Morgantown, WV
No matching locations found.
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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $56,039 - $100,315 per year
Salary is dependent upon geographical location and the grade level selected.
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Promotion potential 00 - This position offers varying full performance levels (e.g., GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 equivalent) depending on the specific needs of the selecting Program Office.
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Multiple
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 27-0801-1301-13106738-RG Control number 891273900
This job is open to
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Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens, Nationals, and Foreign Nationals who meet both Immigration and Annual Appropriations Laws who also meet the requirements of the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. See the Requirements and Qualification sections of this announcement for more information.
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This position offers varying full performance levels (e.g., GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 equivalent) depending on the specific needs of the selecting Program Office. Further details regarding specific grade levels and responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.
As a GS-7 INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:
As a GS-9 INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:
Please note there may be many vacancies that may be filled in any of the listed locations. This is NOT a remote position. You will have to report to the duty station you are selected for. Please make sure you select the top 2 locations you are willing to report to and/or relocate to.
What constitutes a valid certificate program: The Pathways Programs regulation (see 5 CFR 362.102) defines certificate program as post-secondary education at either:
What types of programs would meet the eligibility criteria for a qualifying career or technical education program?
Three types of programs meet these criteria:
What is a Federally administered career or technical education program?
A Federally administered career or technical education program is subject to programmatic oversight by a federal agency that includes:
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Qualifications
Please note these series do have Basic Education Requirements that MUST be met. These are listed in the Education portion of the vacancy announcement. There is one for the 0801 series and one for the 1301 series.
You must meet the eligibility and qualifications within 2 months of the closing date of this announcement.
To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduate program you must be a:
For the GS-07: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position at the GS-7 includes:
OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-7 BASED ON EDUCATION: 1 year of graduate-level education. Graduate education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the position. Please see the information under Education.
OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-7 BASED ON SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Bachelors degree with superior academic achievement is defined as:(1) Class standing -- You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses, (2) Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- You must have 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum, or(3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- You are a member of one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/). The Bachelor degree must still show the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in this position.
OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-7 BASED ON A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent.
For the GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position at the GS-9 includes:
OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-9 BASED ON EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree. Graduate education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the position. Please see the information under Education.
OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-9 BASED ON COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
Education
You must meet the following Basic Education Requirement listed below in order to qualify for the 0801 series:
Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or
(2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics, dynamics;
(b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships);
(c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics;
(d) thermodynamics;
(e) electrical fields and circuits;
(f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and
(g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished:(1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and(2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
You must meet the following Basic Education Requirement listed below in order to qualify for the 1301 series:
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to OPM Instructions.
Additional information
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:
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
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
After the application period closes, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, responses to the application questionnaire, and any required assessments. Misrepresenting qualifications, cheating, or using AI tools to draft, edit, or generate assessment responses may result in removal from consideration. All assessment responses must be completed solely by the applicant.
If you are minimally qualified for this job, you will be placed into one of two pre-defined quality categories. These categories are "Highly Qualified" and "Qualified".
Your application will be assessed based on your responses to an online assessment (USA Hire) that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.Applicants with a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act may request a reasonable accommodation (RA) for the USA Hire Assessments through the online application. RA requests and supporting documentation must be submitted before starting the assessments. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Eligible applicants will receive assessment instructions after their request is adjudicated. If the assessment link is issued after the announcement closes, all assessments must be completed within 48 hours. For more information, Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Application of Veterans Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.
To preview the Announcement Questionnaire, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106738
Online Assessments
Applicants must complete the USA Hire Assessments, which measure key competencies required for the position. Applicants who do not complete the assessment will not be considered.
Pathways Eligibility/Transcript Review
HR Specialists will review transcripts or a certificate of completion to determine eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program and verify any education used to qualify for the position. Applicants who meet eligibility and qualification requirements will advance to the next phase.
Resume Review
HR Specialists will review your resume to assess qualifications based on the required specialized experience. Only information included in the resume will be considered and any additional materials such as cover letters or embedded links will not be reviewed. Applicants who pass the resume review will advance to the next phase.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on Resumes see: What to include in your resume or Resume Writing
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Education Documentation:
Transcripts are required at the time of application submission for Pathways positions. Unofficial transcripts or a report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour), final grade, and overall GPA is acceptable. A degree audit is unacceptable and Word format will not be accepted.
Official transcripts WILL BE required if you are selected. Official transcripts will need to be emailed to Human Resources directly from the Registrars office. If you upload an Official Transcript with your original application package, please note another one will need to be requested and sent directly from the registrars office prior to your onboarding.
For career or technical education programs where transcripts are not available you can submit a copy of the partnership or cooperative agreement that outlines the program requirements.
A complete application questionnaire and online USA Hire Assessments.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Assessments, you can find the Reasonable Accommodation process here.
Proof of eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program.
This may include college transcripts or other proof of having completed a qualifying program, as described in the Qualifications and Education sections above.
You may need to submit multiple transcripts to show how you meet all requirements for this position (e.g., Recent Graduate eligibility versus meeting minimum qualifications).
For career or technical education programs where transcripts are not available you can submit a copy of the partnership or cooperative agreement that outlines the program requirements.
Other supporting documents, if applicable:
Are you claiming veterans preference?
If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or parent or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF-15, and if applicable, a completed SF-15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge (from when you apply to this announcement), you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement date from active duty, 2) your discharge will be under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) your separation date from active duty service.
If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of service (Member 4 copy), or other documentation of service and separation under honorable conditions, as listed on the SF-15. If you dont have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, non-career SES, or Presidential appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, non-career SES, or Presidential appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and end dates of appointment.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. or you may be removed from consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Managing Your Application:
Support:
Agency contact information
Applicant Inquiries Pathways
Email PathwaysNewRecruitActions@hc.doe.gov Address Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Department of Energy
Human Capital Shared Service Center
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
Please note that the Department of Energy may share lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
If you are interested in being added to our Schedule A or 30% or more Disabled Veterans repository, please submit your information by using the below links.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/888564600 - Schedule A Repository 2027 for Department of Energy (HQ Offices only)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/888571800 - 30 Percent Disabled Veteran Repository 2027 for Department of Energy (HQ Offices only)
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on Resumes see: What to include in your resume or Resume Writing
Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Education Documentation:
Transcripts are required at the time of application submission for Pathways positions. Unofficial transcripts or a report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour), final grade, and overall GPA is acceptable. A degree audit is unacceptable and Word format will not be accepted.
Official transcripts WILL BE required if you are selected. Official transcripts will need to be emailed to Human Resources directly from the Registrars office. If you upload an Official Transcript with your original application package, please note another one will need to be requested and sent directly from the registrars office prior to your onboarding.
For career or technical education programs where transcripts are not available you can submit a copy of the partnership or cooperative agreement that outlines the program requirements.
A complete application questionnaire and online USA Hire Assessments.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Assessments, you can find the Reasonable Accommodation process here.
Proof of eligibility for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program.
This may include college transcripts or other proof of having completed a qualifying program, as described in the Qualifications and Education sections above.
You may need to submit multiple transcripts to show how you meet all requirements for this position (e.g., Recent Graduate eligibility versus meeting minimum qualifications).
For career or technical education programs where transcripts are not available you can submit a copy of the partnership or cooperative agreement that outlines the program requirements.
Other supporting documents, if applicable:
Are you claiming veterans preference?
If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or parent or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF-15, and if applicable, a completed SF-15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge (from when you apply to this announcement), you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement date from active duty, 2) your discharge will be under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) your separation date from active duty service.
If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of service (Member 4 copy), or other documentation of service and separation under honorable conditions, as listed on the SF-15. If you dont have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, non-career SES, or Presidential appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, non-career SES, or Presidential appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and end dates of appointment.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. or you may be removed from consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Managing Your Application:
Support:
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Agency contact information
Applicant Inquiries Pathways
Email PathwaysNewRecruitActions@hc.doe.gov Address Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Department of Energy
Human Capital Shared Service Center
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
Please note that the Department of Energy may share lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
If you are interested in being added to our Schedule A or 30% or more Disabled Veterans repository, please submit your information by using the below links.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/888564600 - Schedule A Repository 2027 for Department of Energy (HQ Offices only)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/888571800 - 30 Percent Disabled Veteran Repository 2027 for Department of Energy (HQ Offices only)
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Weldon Spring, MO
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Los Alamos, NM
Las Vegas, NV
Upton, NY
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Cincinnati, OH
Piketon, OH
Portsmouth, OH
Albany, OR
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Agency contact information
Applicant Inquiries Pathways
Email PathwaysNewRecruitActions@hc.doe.gov Address Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Department of Energy
Human Capital Shared Service Center
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
US
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Summary
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.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 250 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
many vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Berkeley, CA
Menlo Park, CA
Golden, CO
Grand Junction, CO
Westminster, CO
Washington, DC
Ames, IA
Idaho Falls, ID
Chicago, IL
Lemont, IL
Warrenville, IL
Lexington, KY
Paducah, KY
New Orleans, LA
Germantown, MD
Weldon Spring, MO
Plainsboro, NJ
Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Los Alamos, NM
Las Vegas, NV
Upton, NY
West Valley, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Piketon, OH
Portsmouth, OH
Albany, OR
Pittsburgh, PA
Aiken, SC
Oak Ridge, TN
Moab, UT
Hanford, WA
Richland, WA
Morgantown, WV
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $56,039 - $100,315 per year
Salary is dependent upon geographical location and the grade level selected.
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Promotion potential 00 - This position offers varying full performance levels (e.g., GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 equivalent) depending on the specific needs of the selecting Program Office.
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Multiple
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 27-0801-1301-13106738-RG Control number 891273900
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