This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy. The Deputy Administrator for NR is also the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Deputy Commander, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command. Responsibilities for this Program area are contained in Executive Order 12344 of 1 February 1982, which is codified in 42 U.S.C. ?7158 and 50 U.S.C. ?? 2401 and 2406.

Duties

This position is located under the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, National Nuclear Security Administration. The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors is also the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Deputy Commander, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command. Responsibilities for this Program area are contained in Executive Order 12344 of 1 February 1982, which is codified in 42 U.S.C. ?7158 and 50 U.S.C. ?? 2401 and 2406 As a Nuclear Engineer (Deputy Director, Reactor Engineering), you will: Serve as the Deputy Director for reactor design, nuclear physics, and fleet support. Act for the Director, Reactor Engineering Division, with full authority in his/her absence. Convenes Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) senior managers to coordinate and propose Program and Division policy with regard to overall NNPP policy execution including establishing standards for execution of naval nuclear powered fleet support requirements. Direct and coordinate the efforts of personnel in the DOE, DON, shipyard lead design agents, reactor plant design agents, reactor plant planning yards, reactor plant prime contractors, vendors, ships force, public and private nuclear-capable shipyards, and intermediate maintenance activities in accomplishing designs, construction, repairs, maintenance, modification, operation, and testing of reactors and associated components. Serve as the recognized senior technical advisor in the areas of reactor design, nuclear physics, and operating fleet support and serve as senior technical consultant to provide direction, leadership, guidance, and advice to Division personnel in their interactions with ships, shipyards, prototypes, field offices, laboratories, vendors, and other agencies. Oversee activities across the Division to ensure consistent technical standards and work execution. Develop long-range technical plans to meet Division and NNPP goals and propose adjustments to the Division technical plans and personnel resources to the Director as needed to execute Division goals. Ensure strategic alignment among NNPP senior managers and laboratory management on Reactor Engineering initiatives. Provide senior technical perspective for the selection and qualification of operators for nuclear powered ships and prototypes, including implementing training sessions; conducting oral examinations; and overseeing written examination development, administration, and grading. Represent the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors in meetings with top-level Department of Defense (DOD), DOE, and DON officials as needed to support Division responsibilities. Perform supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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 job offer or removal.
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period and/or supervisory probationary period.
• The position is covered under the DOE Drug-Free Workplace Order 343.1. The tentative selectee must test negative prior to final selection for this position and will be subject to random testing thereafter.
• Subject to Financial Disclosure OGE Form 450.

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 (GS-15 or equivalent) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in nuclear propulsion systems engineering of sufficient scope and quality in order to direct and coordinate the research, design, development, production, inspection, test, installation, maintenance, and performance evaluation of reactor cores and associated reactor plant heavy equipment and control drive mechanisms for all naval prototypes and naval nuclear propulsion plants. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF AND Additional positive education requirement can be found from the following: IOR: All Professional Engineering Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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. 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

Education

There is no substitution for education at the EN-5 level.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEER:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering OR
• Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate professional field, provided you have had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. OR
• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum. OR
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico allows eligibility only if your registration is within or closely related to nuclear engineering.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors 814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard West Mifflin, PA 15122 US
• Name: Jessica Wasko
• Phone: 518-339-7945
• Email: [email protected]