The NRC will use Direct Hire Authority to fill vacancies in a variety of engineering and physical science occupations.   This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Applicants MAY BE periodically referred to Selecting Officials both during the open period and for up to 90 days after the closing date of the vacancy. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants status will not be updated UNLESS referred.  

Duties

These positions may be in the bargaining unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208 or may not be in the bargaining unit.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position.
• Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires

Qualifications

The NRC will accept applications for this vacancy for ONLY the following occupational series: General Engineering- 0801, Civil Engineering- 0810, and Physical Sciences- 1301, 1306, 1310, and 1320. The ideal candidate for these positions must demonstrate:1) Knowledge of the applicable requirements, policies, practices, and programs applicable to engineering and sciences (including but not limited to nuclear reactors, the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear materials, nuclear waste, or risk assessment); 2) Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and manage complex, highly technical projects; 3) Ability to present technical information both orally and in writing; and 4) Ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution. In order to qualify for these positions, 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as work experience applying professional engineering and/or scientific disciplines required for the positions being filled. One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, in an occupation listed or a closely related occupation performing similar duties is required. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.

Education

You must meet basic education and professional knowledge requirements that apply to Federal engineering and sciences positions for the grade levels to which you are applying. This knowledge is met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering/science discipline from a school of engineering with at least one engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or by documenting how you meet the minimum OPM qualification standards for the 801 Occupational Series or 1301 Occupational Series) in addition to the specialized experience.

Note: Engineering technology degrees are not generally qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of the individual's professional knowledge (e.g., current P.E. license or EIT examination results, as discussed above). More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering and sciences jobs is described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards.  

Note: It is your responsibility to furnish documentation that verifies you meet the basic education and professional knowledge requirements; in the absence of such documentation, you would be rated not qualified.

Contacts

• Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Human Resources Attn: Joanne Kennedy Washington, District of Columbia 20555 United States
• Name: Joanne Kennedy
• Phone: 301-415-0431
• Email: [email protected]