This position is located in the Division of Radiological Safety and Security, Response Coordination Branch, in Arlington, TX. The supervisor is Mark Haire.This position is Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. This position IS subject to Security Ownership Restrictions at the grade 14.This position IS NOT subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. Occasional shift work may be required.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties as the Nuclear Systems Engineer/Scientist.Such duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

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

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 0801 or 1301 series in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices in the general field of engineering or physical science with specific knowledge of nuclear reactor, fuel cycle, or materials facilities. Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of health physics and/or systems engineering and their application to emergency preparedness and response. Knowledge of NRC policies, plans, and practices in response to accidents at nuclear power plants, fuel cycle, or materials facilities. Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to present technical information both orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience which demonstrates detailed knowledge of the operation and equipment related to nuclear power reactors including safety features, accident mitigation, and emergency response. Experience with direct responsibility for emergency communications involving complex technical issues and multiple organizations. A description of how you meet the qualifications and possess the specialized experience desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.

Education

To qualify for these positions, you must meet BOTH basic education/professional knowledge requirements that apply to Federal engineering positions at all grade levels AND the specialized experience requirements outlined above no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.  

Basic requirement for General Engineer, GG-0801:

A professional engineering degree is required.  To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR a combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

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 jobs are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website: 0800 Professional Engineering Occupational Requirements

Basic requirement for General Physical Science Series, GG-1301: 

A degree in Physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR 
A combination of education and experience. Education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website: 1301 General Physical Science Occupational Requirements

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application.

Contacts

• Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1600 E. Lamar Blvd. Region IV - Human Resources Staff Arlington, Texas 76011 United States
• Name: Keisa D. Lankford
• Phone: 817-200-1551
• Email: [email protected]