Summary
This is a temporary promotion NTE one year that may be extended or terminated at any time based upon agency need.
Position is located in RI, Division of Radiological Safety & Security, in the Decommissioning, ISFSI & Reactor Health Physics Branch, King of Prussia, PA. Duties may be performed from current permanent duty station.
Supervisor is Elise Eve, Acting Branch Chief.
Position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure & Security Ownership Restriction reporting requirements.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
All NRC employees are encouraged to apply.
Duties
The successful candidate will serve as a senior inspector to lead, plan, conduct, report and integrate violations and findings associated with radiation protection inspection of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI), operating light water reactor facilities, inspections of decommissioning reactors and/or materials facilities, in accordance with the NRC inspection manual. You may also perform and coordinate radiological and environmental protection licensing of varied facilities using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear materials. Investigates and evaluates the most difficult occurrences with radiological safety significance.
Such duties include but are not limited to:
1. Performs a wide variety of lead duties associated with planning, conducting and leading challenging or routine inspections of ISFSI programs and radiation protection programs at operating reactor facilities and decommissioning reactor facilities.
2. Prioritizes safety and compliance issues, and initiates enforcement action when inspection findings indicate a significant violation of the NRC rules and regulations or license conditions.
3. Prepares individual reports and coordinates team reports of inspection findings to document whether the facility is being operated safely and/or in accordance with the requirements.
4. Performs miscellaneous technical and administrative duties in support of the materials licensing and regional inspection programs.
5. Serves as a mentor and coach in the development of new inspectors, providing guidance and facilitating knowledge transfer of critical knowledge and skills to new employees and inspectors undergoing the qualification process.
Qualification under any appendix in Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 1245, 1246 or 1248 is required. Additional qualification under IMC 1246 App B3 is preferred.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Must be able to meet/maintain security & suitability 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.
All information in your resume must be true and accurate.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, in addition to the basic education requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service (GG-13) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of the NRC inspection program and policies pertaining to radiation protection, radiological control, and radiological effluent and environmental monitoring. Experience in planning and conducting inspections of operating reactor facilities, decommissioning reactor and/or materials facilities, including inspections of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI), where radioactive materials were used.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices in the field of health physics and radiation safety, and the development, administration and implementation of regulatory programs with the use of byproduct, source and special nuclear material; and/or operating light water reactors; and/or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) and/or decommissioning (materials or reactors) sites.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform evaluations and analysis of radiological health hazards, radiation control programs, effluent controls and environmental monitoring programs, radiological procedures, and radiation detection systems/equipment at operating and/or decommissioning power reactor facilities; and/or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities (ISFSI), and/or materials facilities using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear material.
3. Knowledge of the NRC operating reactor assessment program, regional materials programs, decommissioning reactor programs, and/or ISFSI programs, including licensing, inspection, enforcement and allegation practices, policies, techniques and standards.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and to coordinate with other NRC offices, other government agencies, the public, the press and industry groups on varied complex and sometimes controversial technical problems.
5. Ability to provide effective leadership to groups of NRC technical specialists during team inspections and/or license reviews, providing independent guidance on the evaluation of complex technical issues and feedback to the staff and management on the quality of work products.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications should be addressed in your resume. Applicants may use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Education
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the theories, principles, and practices in the general field of health physics, evidenced by possession of a bachelor's degree in a natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics, including calculus or equivalent, OR completion of the courses listed 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.
Additional information
The duty location of this position is King of Prussia, PA; however, the selectee will continue to work from their current duty station while in this position and will be required to follow the agency’s current in-office reporting and telework policies.
Salary ranges by duty station:
- Rockville, MD $143,913 to $187,093
- Chattanooga, TN $125,776 to $163,514
- King of Prussia, PA $138,595 to $180,178
- Atlanta, GA $133,007 to $172,915
- Naperville, IL $140,604 to $182,790
- Arlington, TX $136,736 to $177,762
Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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/working-in-government/benefits and https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/pay.
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 and responses to the vacancy questions are 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 relate to this position.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
As 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).
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
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.
- 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 you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
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 will 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.
All supplemental documents can 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:
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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
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