Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens may apply.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Reactor Technology Instructor duties.
Such duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as an expert Reactor Technology Instructor (RTI) whose major function is implementation and
  execution of the training and development mission of the Human Resources Learning and Development
  (HRLD) division in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO.) As a qualified RTI, completes
  tasks supporting all facets of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process (i.e. analysis, design,
  development, implementation, and evaluation) as designated by Senior RTI Program leads for reactor
  designs they are assigned to by their designated branch chief. Attains qualification to instruct in multiple
  reactor designs, administratively manages a reactor program, and serves as a Level 1 Contracting
  Officer's Representative.
• Completes the HRLD Technical Training Center (TTC) Reactor Technology Instructor (RTI) formal staff
  qualification process in areas as assigned. Qualification areas may include but are not limited to the
  following reactor programs: General Electric (GE) Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Technology;
  Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Technology; Combustion Engineering PWR
  Technology; Babcock & Wilcox PWR Technology; AP-1000 PWR Technology; and New Reactor Design
  Technologies as curricula are developed.
• Attains and maintains proficiency in the use of agency information resources including document
  management and retrieval systems, Web-based systems, and other IT systems.
• Reviews technical and regulatory information to maintain currency with NRC policies and procedures and
  industry technical and operational information. Supports reactor technology program owners in
  evaluating current information, reviewing recommendations regarding updates to assigned training
  programs and updating the programs as appropriate. Examples of information evaluated include:
  NUREGs; Licensee Event Reports; Daily Event Reports; Bulletins; Vendor Topical Reports; INPO
  Documents; and NEI Documents.
• Evaluates training standards and programs developed by other government agencies and commercial
  firms for possible utilization in the technical training curriculum and recommends updates to program
  owners for assigned programs as appropriate.
• Conducts classroom and simulator presentations utilizing appropriate techniques such as formal lectures,
  workshops, demonstrations, seminars, and role playing. Where appropriate, utilizes technology aids
  such as video displays, computers, training and presentation software, video conferencing, etc

Conditions of employment

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 may be required to serve a trial period to assess their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. The trial period for new employees is two years. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position
• Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of
commercial (or military) power plant facilities (both PWR and BWR), particularly in the areas of
systems design, instrumentation and control, risk insights, plant operations, operating
requirements, technical specifications, and transient response and implementation of training
programs.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge and understanding of commercial (or military) light water reactor facilities (both PWR and
   BWR) with emphasis in system design, instrumentation and control (I&C), plant operations, operating
   requirements, technical specifications, and transient response. Specific experience, education
   (bachelor's degree or college credits), and/or training which demonstrates your knowledge and
   understanding of the design, operation, and operating requirements of commercial nuclear power
   facilities. Include sufficient information to allow determination of both the breadth and depth of your
   knowledge and experience.
   
2. Knowledge of NRC goals, programs, regulations, regulatory guides, and licensing policies applicable to
   light water reactor (LWR) nuclear facilities. Specific experience, education, and/or training which
   demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of the regulation of LWR nuclear facilities. Also,
   describe specific education, experience and/or training which demonstrates your understanding of the
   revised reactor oversight program, the maintenance rule, and the principles of PRA as applied to power
   reactor regulation.
   
3. Knowledge of the principles and practices and demonstrated experience in the implementation and
   maintenance of technical training programs including the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
   Specific experience, education, and/or training which demonstrates your knowledge and understanding
   of the implementation and maintenance of technical training programs. Describe the relevance of your
   knowledge and experience to the implementation and maintenance of technical training programs,
   including your application and understanding of the systems approach to training. Provide detailed
   information describing the extent of your classroom and/or simulator student contact time.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including experience, education, training,
   and accomplishments which demonstrate your ability to participate in and lead complex technical
   discussions; write papers or reports; and establish effective working relationships with supervisors,
   peers and individuals of diverse backgrounds. Provide specific examples which demonstrate your ability
   to lead discussions, present briefings, and write papers or reports.
   Demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with people at various levels of individuals you interact
   with and for what purpose. Describe specific education, training, and/or experience which has enabled
   you to acquire human relations and interpersonal skills. Explain how these skills fostered your ability to
   work effectively with people either individually or in a group or team environment; enabled you to
   effectively exchange information, provide advice, or resolve complaints and concerns of a person or
   group of people; or enable you to convince, persuade to a person or group of people your point, idea, or
   recommendation.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job requirements. You must respond to all required application questions.

If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office.

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 resume that directly relates to this position.

The following documents are required for your application package to be complete. If you fail to provide any required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

• Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, title, series, grade (if applicable); and 4) other qualifications. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. See below for Additional Resume Information.
• Transcripts: You must submit an official or unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application, if the position has a positive education requirement. Failure to submit transcripts will result in loss of consideration. Diplomas do not provide the information needed for determining qualifications and will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

In addition to the above, you must submit the documents below if you claim the following eligibilities:

• Current Federal Employees/Reinstatement Eligibles: You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. This SF-50 should not be an award SF-50.
• Veteran Preference Eligibles: You must submit DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service (e.g. DD-214 Member 4 Copy); SF-15 Form; and related documentation such as a VA letter showing disability percentage. If currently on active duty, you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
• Individuals with Disabilities: If you are applying under the Schedule A Hiring Authority, you must submit supporting documentation (i.e., Schedule A Letter). You may refer to the following link for additional information. USAJOBS Help Center - Individuals with disabilities.
• Military Spouse: All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate); AND
  • Current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active-duty service for more than 180 consecutive days; OR
  • If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter); OR
  • If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
• Peace Corps: You must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

Additional Resume Information:
Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications. Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position:

• 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 pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience.
• Concise, results-focused language for 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).

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.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter. If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application may be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.

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