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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) mission is to create and sustain American leadership in the global transition to a clean energy economy through high-impact research, development, and demonstration and by breaking down barriers to market entry. EERE helps the nation achieve greater energy efficiency and security, environmental health, and economic productivity, by exercising Federal leadership in developing policies, information, technologies, and collaborative partnerships with States, industry, and energy consumers that accelerate and expand the use of energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transportation technologies and practices.
This position is located in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind Energy Technologies Office. The Wind Energy Technologies Office works to advance scientific knowledge and technological innovation to enable clean, low-cost wind energy options nationwide. Research funded by Wind Energy Technologies Office has played an essential role in driving down costs, increasing megawatts of wind installed, and fostering economic development in the United States.
07/27/2018 to 08/17/2018
$112,133 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
Occasional travel - A reasonable amount of travel is required.
Yes—Relocation or recruitment incentives MAY BE offered.
Permanent - Full-Time
Full-time - Permanent
14
No
SE-18-EE-00870-MP
506302900
As a Physical Scientist, you will:
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A. Degree in 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.
or
B. 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.
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