National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Chief

Summary

NIST is seeking a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Chief to lead and oversee policies for the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). Anchored in core conformity assessment principles the Chief ensures accredited laboratories satisfy rigorous national and international requirements.

This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

In this position you will:

• Maintain international recognition of NVLAP through active participation in accreditation cooperations and negotiate formal recognition agreements to eliminate technical barriers.
• Lead and manage the planning and execution of the policies and procedures of the NIST National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) using principles of conformity assessment.
• Initiate and lead strategic engagement with primary customers industry leaders and interagency stakeholders to align program goals with domestic and international trade objectives.
• Promote broad awareness and understanding of conformity assessment principles metrology and international standards through targeted communications and expert briefings.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: physical science engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics dynamics properties of materials and electronics.

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2. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to the above basic requirement this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 (ZP-IV at NIST) level . Specialized experience is defined as:

• Exercising operational authority and executive direction over a national laboratory accreditation program
• Ensuring continual compliance across accreditation fields
• Delivering on-time assessment decisions for accredited laboratories
• Experience as an accreditation cooperation lead peer evaluator

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.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Educations website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Additional information

This position is covered under NISTs Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS) a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

• We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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• You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position.
• All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
• A probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure Form OGE-450.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information please visit our Careers website.

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.

Required Experience:

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