Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Nuclear Engineer will:

• Evaluate nuclear facility design, licensing, and construction plans to determine whether proposed facilities can be constructed and operated efficiently and meet the appropriate operational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the management of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, radioactive waste packaging, storage, and transportation; and the design, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear structures, systems, and components that are integral to nuclear facilities.
• Provide the Board with detailed information on developments in both the private and public sectors that can affect the direction of DOE's integrated waste management system for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, and analyze the technical, scientific, and regulatory effects of those developments.
• Provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to the Executive Director and to Board members on complex technical issues related to key decisions made by DOE. As requested by the Executive Director, the incumbent will draft correspondence and reports in response to inquiries from members of Congress and their staff, state and local governments, Federal agencies, Tribes, and interested public.
• Maintain a current knowledge of DOE efforts to implement its spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste program by attending DOE meetings, reviewing DOE documents, and interacting with DOE and contractor employees working in the program.
• Analyze DOE implementation plans and meets with appropriate DOE representatives to ascertain the status of DOE's implementation of approved Board recommendations.
• Interact with scientific groups and committees, other Federal agencies, Tribes or state and local governments to assist the Board in evaluating DOE activities and developing Board recommendations. When appropriate and as assigned by the Executive Director, represent the Board at technical meetings, in meetings with interested groups, and in interactions with members of Congress and their staff, and representatives of the Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office.
• Assist other professional staff members in executing their duties when assigned to do so.

Conditions of employment

• This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment to this position. This information will be required annually.
• Relocation expenses or relocation incentives as described in 5 U.S.C. § 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, agency policy, and available funding.
• A background check will be required prior to the Board extending an offer of employment.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the mission, functions, responsibilities, and objectives of the Board.
• Superior communication, synthesis, and writing skills, including the ability to accurately summarize Board deliberations and prepare draft reports based on those deliberations in a timely manner.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple disciplines and communicate the results of the analyses clearly and effectively in written reports and presentations to Board members, Congress, and Department of Energy senior management, as appropriate.
• Familiarity with programs of other agencies and the legislation affecting them, including the Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including Board members and staff, and to assist with reviews being performed by other staff members.
• The necessary skills to organize teams, manage meetings, and supervise the production of reports and other documents.
• Familiarity with the U.S. program, programs in other countries, and international organizations involved in managing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
• Potential for effective participation in teams with respect to planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
• Relevant project experience may include participation on interdisciplinary teams, project management, and workshop coordination.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of the Board's staff will initially evaluate each application on the basis of the resume, the written statement, the most recent performance appraisal (if the applicant is a current or former federal employee), and any other documents submitted by the applicant to support the application. The evaluation process may also include calling references provided by the applicant. Based on this initial evaluation of the applications, the panel will recommend which candidate or candidates should be interviewed by an interview board. The interview board may include the Chair, other Board members, the Executive Director, and members of the Board staff. Candidates may be requested to provide additional documents and may also be required to demonstrate writing capabilities during the selection process. The Board may evaluate applications, identify one or more candidates to be interviewed, and extend one or more offer(s) of employment prior to the closing date for this job announcement.