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NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Supervisory Industrial Specialist to join our team!
01/20/2023 to 02/27/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
ZA 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Attend conferences, meet with state economic development leaders, participate in MEP meetings and summits, conduct center reviews
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
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MEPP-484-23-11801960
701036800
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, and National Guard).
Provides division leadership for collection, management & dissemination of information and knowledge concerning Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
- Facilitates convening functions for the MEP National Network with individuals from NIST MEP & MEP centers with respect to facilitating working groups & communities of practice.
- Manages outside industry experts for Centers
- Develops & implements national initiatives of importance to the MEP system, providing tools, training & Center leadership development working with senior level personnel within state governments, non-profits and institutions of higher education.
- Primary interface between MEP & the MEP Centers with respect to strategic alignment, knowledge management, and partnerships.
- Conducts industry analyses and studies emerging markets and supply chain technologies to determine products and services to assist small manufacturers to be competitive in a global market.
- Create and maintains a system and an environment that supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility principles and processes.
- Member of MEP's senior management team in strategic planning & operations.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
A supervisory probationary period may be required.
This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter
We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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 such as:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. If the minimum qualifications are met, we will compare this information to the responses on the occupational questionnaire (i.e. True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). The application must support the responses to the questionnaire, or we may lower the score. To preview the questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11801960
Applications will be assessed on the following competencies:
The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee (separated from Federal service for at least 1 year) and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2") AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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