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Come join the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) is an independent Federal agency established by Congress to provide safety oversight of the defense nuclear complex operated by the Department of Energy (DOE) and to assure that the activities of the complex are carried out in a manner that provides adequate protection for workers and the public. In order to carry out this oversight responsibility, the Board is seeking General Engineer applicants with work experience related to the review of all aspects of mechanical systems and nuclear safety analyses for defense nuclear facilities.
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT POSITION
01/29/2018 to 03/29/2018
$89,263 - $174,500 per year
DN 3 - 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Position may require traveling between 3 to 10 days overnight per month.
Yes—-- Allowable relocation expenses will be paid.
Permanent
Full-Time
5
No
18-002
489815800
As an individual contributor to and potential leader of multi-disciplinary oversight teams, you will be responsible for:
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations in the following circumstances:
Additional Information
Applicants must meet both the minimum education and experience qualifications as described.
All applicants must possess a Bachelor's of science or higher degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited college or university. Advanced degrees are preferred. For degrees in fields of engineering, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) certification of an engineering curriculum is also required. Other information Engineering Degree and Combination of education and experience qualifications for this position can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying. Candidates who do not submit this information may be eliminated from consideration. For further information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Veterans. By statute, the Board has excepted service appointment authority for its Engineer positions. Under this authority, veterans' preference does not apply. Although the Board is not required to consider veterans' preference for these positions, it is committed to hiring veterans and encourages all qualified veterans to apply. If selected for the position, a DD-214 and related records will be requested to document eligibility for other benefits.
Non-Competing Appointment. You can apply for an appointment without regard to competitive procedures if you meet the basic eligibility requirements for the position and you are eligible for a special appointment authorized for disabled veterans with at least 30% disability.
ICTAP Eligibles: If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection rights over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level of the crediting plan for all factors. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Department of Defense or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
The Board does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Non-federal experience may be creditable for annual leave accrual.
Candidates may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Travel may be authorized for pre-employment interviewing.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Qualified applicants will be further evaluated in terms of education and experience related to the following factors:
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.
You may apply using a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. With your resume/application, you must include the following documentation:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/489815800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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