Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP) This is an excepted service position . Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. An EN-5 position is considered equivalent to above the GS-15 level.

As a Program Manager (Director, Radiological Controls), you will:

• Performs work of exceptional complexity and responsibility with wide latitude for independent judgment along with prudence and foresight involving the combined efforts of multiple Naval personnel, civilians, contractors, and facilities.
• Responsible for the prescription and enforcement of standards and regulations for the control of radiation and radioactivity associated with naval nuclear propulsion activities as they affect the health and safety of workers, personnel, and the public while preventing adverse impact to the environment.
• Provides management and technical oversight for the radiological control program which includes preparing requirements for, specifying objectives, developing, and approving long range technical plans, and coordinating all aspects of laboratory radiological controls.
• Reviews and evaluates reported radiological problems at all operating and maintenance organizations world-wide, evaluates the radiological parameters which could affect the radiological safety or personnel inside and outside the organization, and coordinates headquarters direction to operating and field organizations in such situations.
• Identifies technical problems in radiological controls, their underlying causes, and actions needed to correct them and assess the effectiveness of the organization's radiological control management.
• Determines and provides basic design parameters and performance criteria for reactor plant systems associated with radiological control, such as radiation dosimetry, radiation monitoring systems, ventilation systems, and arrangement for nuclear support facilities in nuclear powered ships and their support organizations (tenders, maintenance activities, shipyards, and laboratories).
• Coordinates input on Federal radiation guidelines and scientific issues amid outside agencies.
• Prepares and issues radiation and personnel operating protection standards, to include maintaining nuclear propulsion plants from hazardous exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Prepares and issues detailed manuals defining the radiological control specification, procedures, emergency radiological response procedures, and training requirements.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment may be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. New supervisors are required to attend 80 hours of supervisory training, of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• Your answers to the essay questions will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement. Situational telework may be approved.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section of the job announcement.
• A two-year trial period may be required. Employees serving on trial period may be terminated at any time during the trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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 grade level of GS-15 or NQ-04 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Experience with coordinating and directing the evaluation of radiological controls proposals involving procurement for reactor plant components and equipment.
2. Experience with evaluating and assessing radiological controls performance during inspections.
3. Knowledge to analyze, plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and execute joint programs.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

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

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 eligibility and qualification requirements above.

How You Will Be Evaluated

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office and/or Subject Matter Expert will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: The Human Resources Office and/or Subject Matter Expert will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following:

• Administration and Management
• Communication
• Internal Controls/Integrity
• Leadership

Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified above. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

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'.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (11/16/2026) of this announcement.

Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112185.