Summary
This position is located in Region II, Division of Fuel Facility Inspection, Projects Branch 1, Nuclear Fuel Services, Erwin, TN.
The supervisor is Robert Williams.
This position is Non Bargaining Unit.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Relocation incentive is 50%.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from internal employees of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on permanent or competitive Term appointments.
Duties
The selectee serves as the NRC senior resident inspector at the Nuclear Fuel Services, Erwin, Tennessee, Resident Office. The individual participates in the assessment of licensee performance of fuel cycle facilities and performs direct inspections of licensee activities during operation phases. The selectee performs in-depth inspections during startup, operation, and outages to assure compliance with design specifications and the conditions of the operating license. Selectee ensures that the inspection program is completed in accordance with schedules specified in the Inspection Manual or other official documents. Selectee participates in planning the scope of inspections, prepares inspection reports that describe observations made and conclusions reached regarding the licensee’s safety performance and conformance with NRC requirements, provisions of operating licenses, and applicable industry codes and standards. The selectee makes recommendations based on licensee performance as to the need for licensing and regulatory action.
Specifically, the selectee's duties include but are not limited to:
- Serves as the lead NRC inspector in providing site coverage for tracking and evaluating licensee activities associated with the operation of a nuclear fuel processing facility.
- Responsible for carrying out the basic inspection function at the NFS fuel facility to evaluate whether activities are conducted in a manner where the health and safety of the public and workers, the safeguarding of nuclear materials, and the protection of the environment and the facility are assured.
- Communicates the status of licensee activities to the Region II office and helps coordinate inspections performed by NRC technical specialists when conditions warrant.
- Responsible for determining a time of cessation of licensee activities when a condition exists that is significantly detrimental to the safety or safeguards aspects of the facility.
- Performs in-depth evaluations of incidents and abnormal conditions, determining the safety significance of each event, recommending enforcement action and preparing reports of inspection findings and detailed licensee performance assessments.
- Responds to facility safety and safeguards significant events during both normal and off-normal business hours and serves as the NRC point of contact onsite.
- Represents the NRC and serves as a contact for the Region II office with the licensee contractor, site personnel, state/local public officials and news media.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- US Citizenship Required.
- Must be able to meet/maintain security & suitability requirements.
- Must be a fully qualified inspector with Manual Chapter 1245, 1246 or 1247.
Individuals selected for this position must be able to acquire a "Q" security clearance.
Applicants must answer ALL job specific vacancy questions for this announcement. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants 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.
Geographic mobility is a condition of employment for selection under this announcement. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THE TOUR LENGTH OF A RESIDENT INSPECTOR AT A SINGLE SITE IS LIMITED TO SEVEN (7) YEARS BY COMMISSION POLICY. Any applicant selected for this position must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the agency's resident inspector relocation incentive policy, including signing a mobility agreement.
Qualifications
Possessing a thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices in a field of engineering as evidenced by a bachelor's degree and several years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would be eligible for certification through alternative qualification standards.
In addition to the basic requirements, 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 includes experience that demonstrates your ability to implement the NRC regulatory program, including application of NRC standards, and rules and regulations for nuclear facilities. You should also have sufficient knowledge of basic nuclear technology, operating safety procedures, radiological safety, codes, standards, and procedures. Generally, candidates would have at least five (5) years of experience with the NRC.
Applicants must be a qualified NRC inspector per Inspection Manual Chapter 1247, 1246, or 1245. Strong consideration will be given to applicants with fuel cycle experience, and applicants with Resident Inspector experience at either fuel facility or reactor plants.
Education
To qualify for this position, you must meet BOTH basic education/professional knowledge requirements that apply to Federal positions at all grade levels for either the 0801-General Engineering Series or the 1301-General Physical Sciences series AND the specialized experience requirements outlined above no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
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 meeting additional OPM requirements.
More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs 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 for Professional Engineering Positions.
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 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
More detailed information is described here: 1301 General Physical Science Occupational Requirements
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 the 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 vacancy questions are 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 and responses to the vacancy questions that directly relate to this position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
As a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
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.
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 the required 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.
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.
Next steps
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