This position is located in the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Office of the Technical Director. The Board is an independent agency in the Executive Branch whose mission is to oversee all activities affecting nuclear safety within the Department of Energy’s (DOE) nuclear weapons complex and to recommend to the Secretary of Energy any specific measures that should be adopted to ensure that the public and workers are adequately protected.

Duties

As a Resident Inspector, the individual is primarily responsible for monitoring day to day activities at a DOE site that has defense nuclear facilities. The incumbent receives general direction and guidance on project objectives, limits, work plans, and conclusions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Education and Work Experience Requirements and the Professional Accomplishments as listed below. DN-3 Level Education/Work Experience Requirements Must meet one (1) requirement below. Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 5 years of direct experience performing engineering work; OR Master's degree in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 4 years of direct experience performing engineering work; OR Doctorate (Ph.D.) in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 1 year of direct experience performing engineering work.  For this purpose, direct work experience does not include work performed as a requirement to obtain the Ph.D. Work experience must be experienced earned separate from the requirements necessary to obtain your degree. Professional Accomplishments.  Must demonstrate he or she is a recognized authority in a highly specialized technical area of expertise by meeting the requirements listed below. Must meet two (2) requirements below. Demonstrates professional achievements (e.g., recognized professional certification, license, or qualification, special recognition monetary or honorary awards) in his or her field of expertise. Demonstrates some professional and practical knowledge of national nuclear policy, the defense nuclear weapons program and processes, or the nuclear industry, as well as a significant understanding of technical issues and their implications. This knowledge may be demonstrated through formal written correspondence with public and private nuclear organizations, and preparing drafts of speeches for others on national nuclear policy issues and/or making contributions to scientific or engineering publications. It may be demonstrated in other ways such as by writing implementing or operating procedure(s), training material(s), or other formalized documents that demonstrate the knowledge. Demonstrates leadership skills by the completion of complex and challenging projects, which equips with unique leadership skill. DN-4 Level Education/Work Experience Requirements Must meet one (1) requirement below. Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field AND 10 or more years of direct experience performing engineering work, at least 1 year of which involved overseeing engineering work; OR Master's degree in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 9 years of direct experience performing engineering work, at least 1 year of overseeing engineering work; OR Doctorate (Ph.D.) in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 6 years of direct experience performing engineering work, at least 1 year of which involved overseeing engineering work (i.e., work with oversight responsibilities that includes safety inspections, research, special study and analysis and formulating recommendations). Professional Accomplishments. Must demonstrate he/she is a recognized authority in a highly specialized technical area(s) of expertise. Must meet two (2) requirements below. Membership and participation in a national or international professional scientific/engineering body and/or committee(s). Outstanding achievements (e.g., nationally recognized certification, license, or qualification, honorary award(s), special recognition(s), published journal article(s) in his or her field(s) of expertise). Two advanced engineering or science degrees (e.g., MS, ME, or Ph.D.) and mastery of several engineering and/or scientific field(s) relevant to the DNFSB's oversight mission. Significant professional and practical knowledge of national nuclear policy, the defense nuclear weapons program and processes, or the nuclear industry, as well as a thorough understanding of technical issues and their implications. Knowledge may be demonstrated through formal written correspondence with Federal and state agencies or private sector organizations on applicable topics, published studies and/or journal articles on related subjects; and writing, implementing or operating procedures, training materials, or other formalized documents. Leadership skills by the completion of complex and challenging projects, which equips with unique leadership skill. DN-5 Level   Education/Work Experience Requirements Must meet one (1) requirement below. Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field AND 19 or more years of direct experience performing engineering work, at least 3 years of which involved overseeing engineering work; OR Master's degree in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 18 years of direct experience performing engineering work, at least 3 years involved overseeing engineering work; OR Doctorate (Ph.D.) in an engineering or scientific field AND at least 15 years of direct experience performing engineering work, at least 3 years involved overseeing engineering work (work with oversight responsibilities that includes safety inspections, research, special study and analysis and formulating recommendations). Professional Accomplishments. Must demonstrate he/she is a nationally or internationally recognized authority in a highly specialized technical area(s) of expertise.  Must meet two (2) requirements below. Holds a leadership position on national or international professional scientific/engineering bodies and/or committee(s). Outstanding achievements (e.g., nationally recognized certification, license, or qualification, published journal article(s), earned award(s) in his or her field(s) of expertise. Multiple advanced engineering or science degrees (e.g., MS, ME, or Ph.D.) and mastery of several engineering and/or scientific field(s) relevant to the DNFSB's oversight mission. Extensive professional and practical knowledge of national nuclear policy, the defense nuclear weapons program and processes, or the nuclear industry, as well as a thorough understanding of technical issues and their implications. Knowledge may be demonstrated through scientific/engineering published studies or journal articles publication, oral presentations at scientific/engineering conferences; and/or development of related rules, regulations, and/or policies while serving as a member of a national and/or international scientific/engineering governing body; and writing, implementing or operating procedures, training materials, or other formalized documents. Leadership skills by the completion of complex and challenging projects, which equips with unique leadership skill. Please ensure your application includes any of the following: Superior academic qualifications such as a high-grade point average of B or higher Possession of a certification and/or license in engineering Registration as a Professional Engineer by any State in the U.S.

Education

All applicants must possess a Bachelor's of science or higher degree in one or more of the following disciplines - Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems or Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Seismology, Materials Science, or any related academic discipline, such as Physics or Chemistry from a college or university with at least one program accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Advanced degrees are preferred.

Detailed information about these disciplines and how they assist in carrying out the DNFSB's work and mission can be found at- https://www.dnfsb.gov/careers/areas-expertise

Registration as a professional engineer by any State in the U.S. is desirable.

Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying. Candidates who do not submit this information may be eliminated from consideration. For further information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board 625 Indiana Ave NW Suite 700 Washington, District of Columbia 20004 United States
• Name: Veronica McCray
• Phone: 202-694-7000
• Email: [email protected]