Summary
This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Material Safety & Safeguards (NMSS), Division of Fuel Management (DFM), Material Control & Accounting Branch (MCAB).
The supervisor is Diane Jackson.
This position is Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.
This position IS not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply.
Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Duties
An International Safeguards Analyst, provides support and expertise in the design, development, and evaluation of international safeguards systems and programs. Assists in ensuring the compliance with applicable requirements in the Agreements with the IAEA, Nuclear Cooperation Agreements, and other bilateral and multilateral agreements for safeguards and nonproliferation. Supports the Office of International Programs (OIP) with import and export licensing of special nuclear material, and in review of requests for technology transfer under 10 CFR Part 810. Conducts the analysis of international safeguards issues and generic studies related to facilities identified U.S. Agreements with IAEA, including nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, and related installations. Compiles information for reporting to IAEA and international counterparts as required by agreements. Utilizes safeguards expertise to support the regulatory decision-making process and requests for international technical assistance on safeguards issues received from other Federal agencies, international organizations, or foreign counterparts
Such duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinates reviews and related work. Provides written products as assigned by the international safeguards team to assure those products are high quality. Recommends schedules for work assignments. Works to achieve a balance between scope and quality of product and available time and resources.
- Assists in the coordination with other Federal agencies (Department of State, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Department of Commerce) to ensure compliance with U.S. international agreements, in areas not limited to the Eligible Facilities List, host team support for IAEA safeguards inspections and complementary access, and reporting under the U.S. Voluntary Offer Agreement, Voluntary Reporting Scheme, Additional Protocol, and U.S.-IAEA Agreement for the U.S. Caribbean Territories. Participates in interagency groups for international safeguards implementation. Assists in the coordination with NRC licensees to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 75 and related safeguards regulations.
- Maintains cognizance of technical and regulatory activities and developments in other NRC Offices related to assigned areas of responsibility. Serves on review groups to plan and monitor ongoing research and evaluation activities in other offices and agencies. Reviews and provides comments on technical reports, US government policy, or evaluations in assigned areas of responsibility.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
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 (GG-12) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Basic knowledge of theory, principles, and practices, applicable NRC regulations, regulatory guides, standard review plans, and industry codes and standards and their application in the regulatory process and in performing the duties in the areas of international safeguards treaties and agreements. Sufficient specialized knowledge to assist in independent reviews and analyses of international safeguards.
2. Demonstrated ability to interact with technical and inspection personnel and present staff positions, utilizing knowledge of licensee systems, regulatory procedures, and environmental concerns as well as the as well as the ability to lead or participate in technical discussions with licensee personnel on environmental issues and regulatory requirements.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear systems and processes, reactor production processes, nuclear fuel operations, chemical processing systems, nuclear material control and accounting, and statistics.
4. Demonstrated skill in independent analysis of technical and policy issues and ability to develop, document, and present sound technical bases supporting the resolution of technical bases supporting the resolution of such issues.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience that demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of international safeguards and their implementation, including the structure and contents of agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency, U.S. international nuclear trading partners, and their expression in U.S. law and NRC regulations.
Education
GG-0801 (General Engineering Series):
Basic Requirements:
- Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; 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
- 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 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
- Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
- Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
- Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
- Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)
GG-1301, (General Physical Science Series):
Basic requirements:
- Degree: 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
- Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
- Dental and Vision Insurance;
- Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
- Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
- Family friendly leave policies
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Transit benefits
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
- Job title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
- Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Next steps
- You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."
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