This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NN-04 pay band is equivalent to the GS-14-15 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review. http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS13 or NN-03 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of advanced engineering concepts, practices, and principles of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to provide expert consultative technical and administrative requirements for the design, development, construction, operation, manufacturing and maintenance of nuclear reactor plant systems, components, and design. Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear propulsion engineering aspects with ability to audit sophisticated and complex prime contractor reactor plant Instrumentation and Control system testing, validation, and verification programs for conformance to program functional design requirements. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of, and ability to apply, engineering disciplines and quality assurance principles sufficient to oversee and evaluate contractor work programs and identify technical problems. Ability to present briefings/speeches, influence other related federal agency plans and activities. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF AND IOR: All Professional Engineering Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: Professional and Scientific Positions: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Nuclear Engineer, you will: Be responsible for providing technical expertise and oversight of operating contractor activities involving research, development, testing, and deployment of improved reactor cores, materials, and components, planning and execution of equipment upgrade projects. Serve as a subject matter expert in the development, procurement, and fabrication of nuclear fuel including oversight of the nuclear fuel vendor, review, evaluation, and appraisal of nuclear critically safety programs. Provide engineering advice, guidance, and assistance to program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies. Participate in a technical advisory capacity and represent the interests and position of the office in meetings, panels, and conference with other federal agencies, state agencies, national laboratories, contractors, and/or other stakeholders to present briefings/speeches, evaluate and assess technical research and development reports and plans, and present issues, problems, impacts, and solutions. Provide oversight and supervise a small staff.