Nuclear Engineer

Summary Serves as member of Professional Staff (Nuclear Engineer). The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board offers unique opportunities to address complex environmental challenges of national and international importance while working on a team of professionals from a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required. May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening. A one-year trial/probationary period may be required. Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents). Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. All qualification requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Therefore, if selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment to this position. This information will be required annually. Relocation expenses or relocation incentives as described in 5 U.S.C. 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, agency policy, and available funding. Qualifications An advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience. A comprehensive knowledge of the mission, functions, responsibilities, and objectives of the Board. Superior communication, synthesis, and writing skills, including the ability to accurately summarize Board deliberations and prepare draft reports based on those deliberations in a timely manner. Ability to analyze information from multiple disciplines and communicate the results of the analyses clearly and effectively in written reports and presentations to Board members, Congress, and Department of Energy senior management, as appropriate. Familiarity with programs of other agencies and the legislation affecting them, including the Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including Board members and staff, and to assist with reviews being performed by other staff members. The necessary skills to organize teams, manage meetings, and supervise the production of reports and other documents. Familiarity with the U.S. program, programs in other countries, and international organizations involved in managing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Potential for effective participation in teams with respect to planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Relevant project experience may include participation on interdisciplinary teams, project management, and workshop coordination. Education Should possess an advanced degree (preferably a doctorate) in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience. Foreign Education: In order to demonstrate that education completed in other countries meets the qualification requirements, applicants must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. program. Otherwise, proof must be provided to show that full credit has been given for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university. For further information, visit: (https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/). Benefits Review our benefits