This position is located in Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel.
The supervisor is E. Roy Hawkens, Chief Administrative Judge.
This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Summary
This position is located in Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel.
The supervisor is E. Roy Hawkens, Chief Administrative Judge.
This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
*** This announcement may be extended beyond the initial closing date if additional time is needed to identify a sufficient number of qualified candidates for consideration.***
Serves as a member of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel (ASLBP). Prehearing activities include examining pleadings and filings and preparing orders. Hearing activities include coordination of the hearing, scheduling the hearing, questioning or examining witnesses and evaluating their testimony, and assuring an accurate hearing record. Decision-related activities include studying the record, considering proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, researching precedent, and preparing written orders and decisions.
Secondarily, as requested by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Panel, and not inconsistent with his/her primary adjudicatory responsibilities, performs other assigned duties, including advising the Chief Administrative Judge and the Panel concerning regulatory, administrative, and procedural matters relating to the licensing process of the NRC.
The Panel is comprised of legally trained administrative judges (Legal Administrative Judges), as well as scientifically and technically trained administrative judges (Technical Administrative Judges). The ASLBP conducts hearings and makes decisions with respect to granting, suspending, revoking, or amending licenses authorized by the Atomic Energy Act, including those related to nuclear power plants, enrichment facilities, fuel cycle-related facilities (including those for spent fuel storage), and the possession and use of nuclear materials. Hearings usually are conducted by a three-member Board, typically consisting of one Legal Administrative Judge who serves as Board chair, and two Technical Administrative Judges who have experience and expertise in fields related to issues before the Board. This assignment will be associated with expected hearings to include the licensing of new commercial nuclear power plants, license renewal of existing nuclear power plants, and power uprates of existing power plants.
Both Legal and Technical Administrative Judges are appointed as members of the Panel by the Commission on the basis of recognized experience and achievement in their field. Candidates found well qualified will either be appointed directly or placed on a register from which future appointments may be made.
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.
All information in your resume must be true and accurate.
Conditions of Employment:
U.S. Citizenship Required
This is a Drug Testing position
Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Minimally qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of work experience, including substantial litigation experience in fields that apply directly to the adjudicatory work of the ASLBP; however, a preferred candidate would have experience in administrative law and environmental law, and would possess extensive litigation experience. Typically, at least one year of this experience should be comparable in complexity and responsibility to the kind of work normally assigned at the grade 15 level or higher in the Federal government, or equivalent. An applicant should also possess the experience, poise, temperament, judgment, collegiality, and professional stature required to perform successfully the important duties and responsibilities of a presiding Administrative Judge in proceedings that come before the ASLBP. An applicant's resume should describe any prior experience with the adjudicatory process and litigation (e.g., as counsel for a party). A successful applicant should have excellent written and oral communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to make fair and impartial decisions in a timely manner based on the record. Because the Panel works as a team, applicants should be accustomed to, and skilled at, working in a collegial environment. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate:
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with trial/administrative hearing procedures and practices, including rules of evidence and witness examination, alternative dispute resolution techniques, and the use of computer and telecommunications technologies (e.g., electronic filing and database management, video conferencing), particularly as they may apply to licensing and enforcement proceedings regarding civilian nuclear facilities for which public hearings are required.
An ability to understand, interpret, and apply substantive law and ability to assimilate technical subject matter, define issues, and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate evidence.
An ability to make independent decisions in a timely, fair, and impartial manner.
An ability to communicate orally in a manner that is clear, concise, and understandable, and to elicit facts by examining expert and lay witnesses; a demonstrated ability to listen attentively and deal courteously, tactfully, firmly, and impartially with others in an adversarial or similar setting; and an ability to write clear, concise, comprehensive, and convincing decisions involving complex legal and technical issues in a timely manner.
The ability to establish effective work relationships with all levels of management, peers, and staff, and to achieve cooperation and consensus among parties engaged in joint or parallel efforts.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Education
You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree, and you must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information
*** This announcement may be extended beyond the initial closing date if additional time is needed to identify a sufficient number of qualified candidates for consideration.***
This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency.
Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
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.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.
If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
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.
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. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job requirements. You must respond to all required application questions.
If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office.
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 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.
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.
The following documents are required for a complete application package. Failure to submit any required document will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
Resume:USAJOBS Resume Guidance. Include your name and contact information; education; detailed work experience (job title, employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and federal series/grade, if applicable); and other relevant qualifications. Your resume must not exceed two pages. See Additional Resume Information below.
Transcripts: If the position has a positive education requirement, submit official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Diplomas are not acceptable substitutes. Failure to submit transcripts will result in loss of consideration.
Two Writing Samples: Submit two samples demonstrating your communication skills, technical expertise, and analytical ability. Samples must be substantially written by you. For co-authored samples, identify the portions you wrote.
Proof of Bar Membership: Submit proof of good-standing membership in the bar of a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia.
Cover Letter: Recommended but not required.
Additional Documents for Claimed Eligibility
Submit the applicable documents below if you claim the corresponding eligibility:
Current Federal Employees/Reinstatement Eligibles: Submit your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) verifying competitive or excepted service status or reinstatement eligibility. Award SF-50s alone will not be accepted for further consideration.
Veterans' Preference Eligibles: Submit a DD-214 showing character/type of discharge (e.g., Member 4 copy), SF-15, and supporting documentation, as applicable (e.g., VA disability rating letter). Active-duty applicants must submit certification of expected discharge or release under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Veterans' preference must be verified before appointment. For more information, visit FedsHireVets.
Individuals with Disabilities: Applicants using Schedule A must submit supporting documentation, such as a Schedule A letter. See the USAJOBS Help Center.
Military Spouses: Submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate), plus the applicable documentation:
Active-duty spouse: Current military orders or statement of service supporting more than 180 consecutive days of active-duty service.
Spouse of a 100% disabled service member: Service member's DD-214 and documentation confirming 100% service-connected disability (e.g., VA letter).
Unremarried widow/widower: Documentation verifying the service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
Peace Corps: Submit a description of service or other proof of noncompetitive eligibility.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Additional Resume Information
Your resume is essential to evaluating your qualifications and should clearly demonstrate your relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities. Limit your resume to two pages. We encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you use your own resume, ensure it includes the following information for each position:
Job title and employer name.
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year).
Hours worked per week. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated; part-time experience will be prorated.
Concise, results-focused descriptions of duties, accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities, including supervisory/managerial duties and the number of staff supervised, if applicable.
Federal series and grade, or equivalent, for federal positions.
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself or sensitive information such as age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, or Social Security number in your resume or cover letter. Applications containing prohibited information may be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration.
We will not access external webpages linked in your resume or cover letter, including LinkedIn or other social media profiles, to evaluate your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 04/26/2027. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086162.
To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen. Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process. You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx.
Important Considerations:
Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below.
Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted.
Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance. You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission.
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply.
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
11555 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
US
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." You will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume, question responses, and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for a complete application package. Failure to submit any required document will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
Resume:USAJOBS Resume Guidance. Include your name and contact information; education; detailed work experience (job title, employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and federal series/grade, if applicable); and other relevant qualifications. Your resume must not exceed two pages. See Additional Resume Information below.
Transcripts: If the position has a positive education requirement, submit official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Diplomas are not acceptable substitutes. Failure to submit transcripts will result in loss of consideration.
Two Writing Samples: Submit two samples demonstrating your communication skills, technical expertise, and analytical ability. Samples must be substantially written by you. For co-authored samples, identify the portions you wrote.
Proof of Bar Membership: Submit proof of good-standing membership in the bar of a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia.
Cover Letter: Recommended but not required.
Additional Documents for Claimed Eligibility
Submit the applicable documents below if you claim the corresponding eligibility:
Current Federal Employees/Reinstatement Eligibles: Submit your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) verifying competitive or excepted service status or reinstatement eligibility. Award SF-50s alone will not be accepted for further consideration.
Veterans' Preference Eligibles: Submit a DD-214 showing character/type of discharge (e.g., Member 4 copy), SF-15, and supporting documentation, as applicable (e.g., VA disability rating letter). Active-duty applicants must submit certification of expected discharge or release under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Veterans' preference must be verified before appointment. For more information, visit FedsHireVets.
Individuals with Disabilities: Applicants using Schedule A must submit supporting documentation, such as a Schedule A letter. See the USAJOBS Help Center.
Military Spouses: Submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate), plus the applicable documentation:
Active-duty spouse: Current military orders or statement of service supporting more than 180 consecutive days of active-duty service.
Spouse of a 100% disabled service member: Service member's DD-214 and documentation confirming 100% service-connected disability (e.g., VA letter).
Unremarried widow/widower: Documentation verifying the service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
Peace Corps: Submit a description of service or other proof of noncompetitive eligibility.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Additional Resume Information
Your resume is essential to evaluating your qualifications and should clearly demonstrate your relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities. Limit your resume to two pages. We encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you use your own resume, ensure it includes the following information for each position:
Job title and employer name.
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year).
Hours worked per week. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated; part-time experience will be prorated.
Concise, results-focused descriptions of duties, accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities, including supervisory/managerial duties and the number of staff supervised, if applicable.
Federal series and grade, or equivalent, for federal positions.
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself or sensitive information such as age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, or Social Security number in your resume or cover letter. Applications containing prohibited information may be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration.
We will not access external webpages linked in your resume or cover letter, including LinkedIn or other social media profiles, to evaluate your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 04/26/2027. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086162.
To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen. Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process. You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx.
Important Considerations:
Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below.
Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted.
Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance. You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission.
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply.
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
11555 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
US
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." You will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume, question responses, and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
