This position is in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR), Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities (DANU) & Utilization Facility Oversight Branch (UNPO).
The supervisor is Tony Brown.
This position IS subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Summary
This position is in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR), Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities (DANU) & Utilization Facility Oversight Branch (UNPO).
The supervisor is Tony Brown.
This position IS subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
The listed salary range covers all locations where this job may be filled. Actual pay depends on the duty station’s locality rate.
Pay scale & grade
GG 14
Locations
Atlanta, GA
1 vacancy
Naperville, IL
1 vacancy
Rockville, MD
1 vacancy
King of Prussia, PA
1 vacancy
Chattanooga, TN
1 vacancy
Arlington, TX
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—May be eligible for situational telework in accordance with Agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - Travel of 25% to 35% of duty hours
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocation expenses associated with job offer may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.
All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply.
Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
If selected for this position, you will be responsible for the regulatory programs associated with operator licensing programs for non-power reactor facilities (NPUFs).Your duties may include but are not limited to:
Review and evaluate efforts in the operator licensing examination area related to examination content, procedures and administration.
Develop appropriate regulations, regulatory guidance and generic letters to ensure licensed operators have the skills necessary to safely operate research and test reactors, and thereby assure public health and safety and protection of the environment.
Formulate examiner training programs to supplement examiner development and maintenance of skills.
Manage technical assistance and research contractors in the resolution of regulatory analyses, examination concerns and the licensing process; and participate in the continuing development of computer systems related to examination content and administration.
Prepare material for Commission papers, rule changes, and other policy matters. Present said material at Commission and ACRS meetings, during public hearings and to other audiences inside and outside of the NRC.
Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
Requires Qualification as a NPUF Operator Licensing Examiner after EOD.
Subject to random drug testing during employment.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience in the administration and planning of nuclear reactor operator examinations or nuclear reactor inspections, which demonstrates technical knowledge of NRC programs and policies. Nuclear reactor operator examination or nuclear reactor inspection experience must include one or more of the following: 1) resolving licensing or policy considerations; 2) developing guidance; or 3) performing nuclear reactor inspections.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate, should be addressed in your resume and may also be addressed in the vacancy question provided for your supplemental response.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear engineering theories and principles for operating reactor facilities (i.e., research reactors, test reactors, nuclear power reactors, or nuclear facilities) including design, operation, operator licensing, inspection, or maintenance.
(EXAMPLES: Provide in your resume several examples of your specific experience, education, and training that demonstrate your knowledge of nuclear engineering theories and principles for operating reactor facilities. Describe your experience with licensing of operators, operation of nuclear reactors, inspection of nuclear reactors, and/or experience with analyzing reactor designs. Highlight any licensing and operational challenges you faced and how they were resolved. Clearly define which operating reactor facilities you have experience with, your role and the results of your individual actions.)
2. Ability to develop, apply, and/or interpret NRC rules, regulations, or other industry standards and guidelines as related to operating reactor facilities (i.e., research reactors, test reactors, nuclear power reactors, or nuclear facilities) in the areas of operator licensing or inspections.
(EXAMPLES: Describe in your resume your level of expertise and all of the specific NRC rules, regulations, or other industry standards and guidelines you have experience with developing, applying, or interpreting as related to operating reactor facilities in the areas of operator licensing and/or inspections. Describe your work assignments or products (e.g., inspection reports, reactor operator examinations, code or standards working group, Commission papers, technical reviews, safety evaluation reports, etc.), that demonstrate your abilities and clearly define your role, challenges, and the results and outcomes.)
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing.
(EXAMPLES: Describe in your resume your experience in making oral presentations and preparing written documents, and the various levels of individuals for which presentations were made. Clearly describe your role for each provided example (were you the primary communicator, secondary level communicator, etc.) Discuss examples where you have used skills in communicating complex technical and policy issues to NRC staff and management, general public, governmental agencies, specific industry groups, the public, or others. Clearly describe which audiences you have communicated with (e.g., division or office management, senior executive management, the public, licensees, applicants, the NRC Commission, EDO, ACRS, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards,, etc.) Describe the various written products you have authored (e.g. reactor operator examinations, policy papers, briefing papers, etc. Discuss how your oral or written communications have played a role in the understanding or resolution of issues.)
4. Ability to use interpersonal skills to interact effectively with peers, management, and representatives of the industry, and to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.
(EXAMPLES: Describe in your resume your specific experience, accomplishments, or training, which demonstrate your interpersonal skills. Provide examples of relevant technical projects/tasks you have developed and managed with a focus on identification of problem areas, emerging issues, and processes used to achieve resolution. Describe situations where it was necessary for you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation or consensus when interacting with staff, management, or external stakeholders. Describe your role in successful team work, team building, coalition building, or small group dynamics. Describe how your interpersonal skills have played a role in the understanding or resolution of issues. Describe successful interactions with internal and external stakeholders, industry contacts, international contacts, or internal agency contacts at various levels. Include several examples demonstrating the above.)
Education
You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. If you are qualifying for an 800 Series Engineering position under OPM’s basic requirements Section B, you must also provide copies of your Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico; OR evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
GG-0801 (General Engineering Series):
Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)
GG-1301, (General Physical Science Series):
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Additional information
Although the official position of record is Rockville, MD, the selectee will continue to work from their current duty station and will be required to follow the agency’s current in‑office reporting and telework policies.
Rockville, MD $143,913 to $187,093
Chattanooga, TN $125,776 to $163,514
King of Prussia, PA $138,595 to $180,178
Atlanta, GA $133,007 to $172,915
Naperville, IL $140,604 to $182,790
Arlington, TX $136,736 to $177,762
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits and https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/pay
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.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
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.
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.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits and https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/pay
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.
Include any supporting documents that don't fit within another category or are listed in the job announcement.
As 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. You may do so either electronically, following the instructions below, or by sending one copy by mail to:
HR Specialist Name
Mail Stop or
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All supplemental documents can 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:
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3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
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.
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. 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.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Mailstop T2A77M
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
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.
Include any supporting documents that don't fit within another category or are listed in the job announcement.
As 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. You may do so either electronically, following the instructions below, or by sending one copy by mail to:
HR Specialist Name
Mail Stop or
Address
All supplemental documents can 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.
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.
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. 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.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Mailstop T2A77M
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting “Application Status.”
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
