Summary

Positions are located in:

Region I, Division of Radiological Safety and Security, King of Prussia, PA

Region II, Division of Reactor Safety, Atlanta, GA

Region III, Division of Radiological Safety and Security, Lisle, IL

Region IV, Division of Radiological Safety and Security, Arlington, TX

These positions are being filled via Direct Hire Authority.

These positions are in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.

Clarification from the agency

Please read this Public Notice for Direct Hire in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. You are applying to a resume database. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained and may be used at any time during the open period of this Public Notice. U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED. DHA is not permitted for internal NRC promotion actions.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform some or all of the full range of radiological and environmental protection licensing activities and/or serve as an inspector to plan, conduct, report and integrate findings associated with radiation protection inspections of active and/or decommissioning light-water reactor facilities, medical facilities, materials facilities using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear materials and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI). Such duties may include, but are not limited to:

Review license applications for all uses of byproduct, source and special nuclear material other than nuclear power production.
Perform routine and complex inspections of operating and/or decommissioning reactor facilities, including ISFSI to observe and assure conformance to NRC rules and regulations.
Perform routine planned and reactive inspections of materials licensees to ascertain conformity with design and other criteria, evaluate the adequacy of licensee controls and provisions for radiological and environmental safety.
Recommend enforcement action with regional management approval when inspection findings indicate a significant violation of the license or NRC rules and regulations.
Prepare inspection reports to document whether the facility is being operated safely, the licensee’s management control program is effective, and regulatory requirements are being met.

Selectees will be assigned to work in the Region I Office in King of Prussia, PA, Region II Office in Atlanta GA, Region III Office in Lisle, IL, or Region IV Office in Arlington, TX, based upon geographic preference indicated in their application.

Conditions of Employment

This is a Drug Testing position.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
Not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
Subject to security ownership restriction reporting at GG-12 and GG-13.

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.

Selectees are required to serve a two-year trial period to assess their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period.

Qualifications

In addition to the basic education requirements, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience that demonstrates specific knowledge in and recent experience with programs that require work with radiological safety programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials, in areas of medical, industrial, academic and/or decommissioning (material use or reactor operations). You should also have recent experience associated with a regulatory program focused on safety and the ability to present technical information orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be included in your resume.

To meet the level of experience for the GG-11 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-09 level OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree OR a Ph.D OR equivalent doctoral degree.

To meet the level of experience for the GG-12 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-11 level.

To meet the level of experience for the GG-13 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 level.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices in the field of health physics and radiation safety, and in the implementation of programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials in the areas of medical, industrial, academic, decommissioning (material use or reactor operations), or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSIs).
Demonstrated ability to perform evaluation and analysis of radiological health hazards, or remediation of either byproduct, source or special nuclear material.
Demonstrated knowledge of NRC rules and regulations related to the radiation protection aspects in the licensing and inspection of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials.
Demonstrated ability to present technical information both orally and in writing.

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. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

Education

A. Bachelor's Degree: Natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.

B. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described above.

More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal health physicist positions are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website: OPM Qualification standards - 1306 series

You must include a copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application.

Additional information

The duty locations of these positions are King of Prussia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Lisle, IL; or Arlington, TX. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules 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.

Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: FedsHireVets

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 287-0745 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Selectee's will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

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; Long Term Care Insurance; 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.

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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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated in the order in which they are received based upon the information provided in your resume and your responses to the vacancy questions to determine your qualification for these positions. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager(s) for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office. Please keep in mind your resume is of key importance 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 must respond to all required vacancy questions.

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List of supplemental material that may be applicable:

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.

If you are a veteran, please submit a member 4 copy of your DD-214, and if applicable, SF-15 and VA letter.

You must include a copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. If you fail to submit transcripts with your application you will be considered ineligible and will not receive further consideration.

All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two 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.

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.

We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.

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.

The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.

Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.

To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.

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 will be rated based on 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.

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.

Agency contact information

Mary Thompson

Phone

610-337-5141

TDD

240-428-3217

Fax

000-000-0000

Email

Mary.Thompson@nrc.gov

Address

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Office of Human Resources/ROB
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States

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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."

Region I Human Resources contact - Mary Thompson

Region II Human Resources contact - Cindy Jackson

Region III Human Resources contact - Dawn Jonsson

Region IV Human Resources Contact - Lisa Quayle

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/22/2024 to 01/22/2025
Salary

$84,298 - $150,075 per year
Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 13
Locations
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—As determined by agency policy.
Travel Required

50% or less - Travel requirements are up to 40%
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocation expenses associated with job offer may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.
Appointment type

Permanent - Multiple selections for each Region may be made from this announcement.
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)

1306 Health Physics
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

L Access Authorization
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

ALL OFC-2024-0033
Control number

771808400

Health Physicist - Direct Hire Notice for RI, RII, RIII & RIV Job

Summary

This job is open to

Individuals with disabilities

Federal employees - Competitive service

Federal employees - Excepted service

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Land & base management

Military spouses

Native Americans

National Guard & reserves

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

The public

Special authorities

Veterans