The Executive Director serves as the Board's Chief Operating Officer and directs and
coordinates all technical and administrative activities of the agency, in accordance with
the plans and policies developed by the Board members, and the Memoranda,
Executive Orders, and other communications issued by the Administration.
Summary
The Executive Director serves as the Board's Chief Operating Officer and directs and
coordinates all technical and administrative activities of the agency, in accordance with
the plans and policies developed by the Board members, and the Memoranda,
Executive Orders, and other communications issued by the Administration.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Reports to the Chair of the NWTRB and maintains close contact with the other members of the Board. Provides input to the Chair and the Board members in the areas of policy making, resource management, and planning the technical activities of the Board.
Liaises with Department of Energy (DOE) officials in the Secretary's office and other offices that have responsibilities related to the management and disposal of SNF and HLW; members of Congress, their staffs, and sub-committee staffs; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); the Office of Management and Budget(OMB); and other external stakeholders.
Manages the Board's technical activities, including reviews of DOE activities, planning and management of Board meetings and fact-finding trips, and preparation of Board reports and correspondence.
Prepares and submits the Board's annual budget, implementation of the Board's strategic plan, and completion of all other administrative functions.
Manages the activities of the Board's staff, which operates with a high degree of independence in a collaborative work environment.
Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before the appointment can be effected.
If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an OPM Executive Consultant to finalize your ECQ narrative for OPM submission.
Must complete a background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity
A one year trial/probationary period may be required.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
Must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:
Experience effectively leading and managing interdisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists;
Technical knowledge of and experience in a relevant field of engineering or science, preferably including experience in one or more of the following activities: research and development, facility design, operations;
Interpreting technical and policy issues related to the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste;
Familiarity with activities in other countries that are planning or implementing programs for the management and disposal of spent nuclear waste and high-level waste; and
Maintaining a collaborative and productive work environment between management and board members
Leading Change: brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet Board-established goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to successfully implement an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leading People: leads Board staff in implementing the Board's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide a respectful and inclusive work environment that fosters staff development, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Results Driven: meets organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Building Coalitions: builds coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, and international organizations to achieve the Board's goals.
Business Acumen: Ability to independently and objectively evaluate DOE activities related to the management of nuclear fuel and high-level waste, to think strategically, and to understand the technical and non-technical implications of the Board's activities and its conclusions and recommendations for DOE specifically and for the management of nuclear waste in general.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Volunteer Experience: 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.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.
Additional information
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary requiring lengthy periods of review, research, and concentration. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Working Conditions: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Travel will be required to attend conferences, trade shows, meetings, and site visits.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: Minimum/ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical qualifications
Step 3: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 4: Approval by the Selecting Official
Step 5: OPM ERB and QRB Certification and approval
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
3. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives; not more than 2 pages per each ECQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/24/2022. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
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Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
Select documents you want included in this application.
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Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
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You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
2300 Clarendon Blvd
Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22201-3367
US
Next steps
We will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
3. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives; not more than 2 pages per each ECQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/24/2022. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
2300 Clarendon Blvd
Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22201-3367
US
Next steps
We will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
