This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/604573200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR), Division of Risk Assessment (DRA), PRA Licensing Branch C (APLC). The supervisor for this branch is Stacey Rosenberg. This position is in the Bargaining Unit. If additional vacancies occur, additional selections may be made.
This position has a duty station of Rockville, MD. Telework is in accordance to agency policy.
Learn more about this agency06/15/2021 to 07/07/2021
$72,750 - $134,798 per year
GG 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Yes—Interview and relocation expenses may be paid.
Permanent - Multiple selections may be made from this announcement
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
Yes
NRR/DRA-2021-0002
604573200
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority.
The successful candidate will perform the following duties which include but are not limited to the following:
1. Performs evaluations of reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA), e.g., prepares fault trees, event trees, estimates human error probabilities and runs computer programs to quantify risk.
2. Reviews "risk-informed" licensee amendment applications using Regulatory Guide 1.174 and applicable Standard Review Plans.
3. Reviews adequacy of implementation or risk informed NRC regulations.
4. Analyzes plant operating performance using PRA techniques to determine safety risk (e.g., data analyses).
5. Utilizes knowledge in the area of PRA and engineering to support, inspection and enforcement activities.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
For the GG-11 Level: To qualify at the GG-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-09 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analysis of systems and operating characteristics of reactors as well as technical issues and regulatory problems for nuclear systems; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree.
For GG-12 Level: To qualify at the GG-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-11 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analysis of systems and operating characteristics of reactors as well as technical issues and regulatory problems for nuclear systems, particularly those involving safety concerns; and the ability to recommend technical bases for proposed resolutions.
For GG-13 Level: To qualify at the GG-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analysis of systems and operating characteristics of reactors as well as technical issues and regulatory problems for nuclear systems, particularly those involving significant safety concerns; and the ability to develop and present sound technical bases for proposed resolutions.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume, responses to the vacancy questions, and in the additional space provided for your supplemental response
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated knowledge in the field of reliability and risk assessment/engineering, in the assessment of industrial technologies including nuclear, chemical, mechanical, or aerospace.
2. Demonstrated ability to review, coordinate, and manage the activities of a project within schedule and resource limitations, and establish effective interactions with varied individuals to accomplish common objectives, and consolidate complex and assorted opinions
3. Knowledge and experience with NRC regulations, programs, and practices applicable to nuclear reactor design, operations, licensing, and/or technical system analysis or review applicable to nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, nuclear materials, or nuclear waste.
4. Demonstrated ability to present technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
GG-0801 (General Engineering Series):
Basic Requirements:
GG-1301, (General Physical Science Series):
Basic requirements:
Selectee is not subject to Office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements (subject to change).
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority.
The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided in the resume and responses to any vacancy questions against the specialized experience and education requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a hiring manager via the contact information you provided in your application. Applicants should not expect to receive additional status updates.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
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.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting “Application Status.”
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/604573200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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