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Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Specialist

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Savannah River Field Office

Summary

The Management and Program Analyst will serve as an Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) Specialist, a senior professional role that supports the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) contractor oversight, performance evaluation, and safety validation mission in the Savannah River Field Office.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/21/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$106,437 - $163,514 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 3
Promotion potential
3
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-SV-XE-00784-DEU
Control number
875536300

Duties

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As a Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Specialist, you will:

  • Serves as an organization-wide Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ESH&Q, advising line organizations on the integration of safety, health, and quality assurance programs to ensure all operational objectives are met with minimal risk.
  • Provides expert technical consultation and actionable recommendations to site leadership, DOE/NNSA Headquarters officials, and contractor management regarding program improvements, safety culture maturity, and the efficient management of high-hazard facilities.
  • Researches, interprets, and develops new technical approaches and recommendations for programmatic development and recommends improvements or implementation strategies for site-wide ESH&Q programs to include policies, procedures, instructions, and directives.
  • Leads advanced incident investigations and rigorous root-cause analyses, formulating corrective action plans (CAPs), tracking them to closure, and disseminating organizational lessons learned.
  • Serves as a primary technical authority for ESH&Q, developing innovative technical approaches to ensure all environmental, safety, health, and quality audits and assessments meet stringent regulatory requirements while optimizing operational efficiency
  • Applies comprehensive technical knowledge of environmental, safety, health, and quality assurance regulations, analytical skill, and independent judgment to interpret broad department policies, resolve complex hazards, and provide executive-level recommendations that directly impact the mission readiness and safe operational effectiveness of the site.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service
  • Subject to Random Drug Testing.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram
  • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as applying programmatic analysis, oversight, and evaluation techniques to manage complex Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) programs within high-hazard nuclear environments.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

The is no education requirement for this position. Education may not be substituted for experience.

Additional information

  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations.
  • In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
EEO Policy: Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.

Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

USA HIRE ASSESSMENT

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in critical, general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment by 11:59 p.m. EDT within 48 hours of the closing date on 07/21/2026. For more information on the USA Hire Assessment click here.

Applicants who score successfully on the assessment will be forwarded to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel who will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility and specialized experience qualifications. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Federal employees eligible for career transition assistance plans such as CTAP, or ICTAP, requesting selection priority, must meet the Qualifications requirements listed in this announcement and be found "well qualified" for the position. Well-qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective factors, demonstrated by proficiency in most of the requirements of the job, requiring only limited training or orientation to perform effectively. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM CTAP//ICTAP website for more information.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12998973

National Nuclear Security Administration

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), NNSA - Savannah River Field Office has the perfect employment opportunity for a Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Specialist. In this position you'll play an important role in accomplishing the national security mission of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. You will utilize your expertise to provide high level technical exchanges to NNSA nuclear safety programs.

Agency contact information

Crystal Wells
Email
crystal.wells@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
NNSA - Savannah River Field Office
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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