Nuclear Systems Engineer/Scientist (HOO/HERO)
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Location
Rockville, Maryland Rockville, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
These positions are located in the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Division of Preparedness and Response, Operations Branch. The supervisor for these positions is Gwynne Eatmon. These positions are in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208, and is subject to security ownership restriction and financial disclosure reporting requirements at the GG-14 level.
Shift work is required.
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Conditions of Employment
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Background investigation for a "Q" clearance is required for new hires
- SHIFT WORK IS REQUIRED WHEN FULFILLING OPERATIONS CENTER DUTIES.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
''IMPORTANT NOTE" Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete training duties under instruction, formal classroom training, required NRC training and obtain certification as a Headquarters Operations Officer (HOO) and as a Headquarters Emergency Response Officer (HERO).
All HOOs and HEROs must:
--Successfully complete required HOO and HERO certification training program and required NRC training;
--Successfully complete HERO/HOO training duties under instruction;
--Successfully pass the HOO/HERO qualification board;
Candidates hired at Grade 13 will be eligible for a non-competitive promotion to Grade 14 upon successful completion of the HOO/HERO certification program and meeting other qualifications /eligibility requirements.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
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 Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Â
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrate 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of health physics and/or systems engineering and their application to emergency preparedness and response.
- Demonstrate knowledge of NRC policies, plans, and practices in response to accidents at nuclear power plants, fuel cycle, or materials facilities.
- Demonstrate ability to work under stressful situations.
- Demonstrate ability to present technical information both orally and in writing.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCEÂ is defined as:Â 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 possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
Education
Basic requirement for General Engineer, GG-801: 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.
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.
Additional information
The duty location of this position is Rockville, Maryland. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**.
Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
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09/30/2024
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