This position is within the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), Office of the Technical Director. As an independent agency in the Executive Branch, the DNFSB oversees nuclear safety across the Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear weapons complex. These positions are open to all engineering disciplines but specifically interested in the following specialties: Fire Protection, Criticality Safety, Software Quality Assurance, Capital Project Safety Design, and Seismic/Earthquake.
In order to be qualified for this position, you must meet the basic requirement as noted below: Basic Requirement:(NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating.) A. A bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering. Acceptable disciplines include: Engineering Fields: Civil, Structural, Fire Protection, Reliability, Systems, Industrial, Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, and other related engineering majors. Mathematics and Science Fields: Seismology, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and other related majors. 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 B. 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 one of the following: Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. (You must submit licensure or registration for confirmation under this provision.) Written Test -- You must submit evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico under this provision. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.
The duties listed below are categorized per DN Level: DN-II As assigned, reviews and analyzes facility and system design, operations, practices, and events related to nuclear safety within DOE's nuclear weapons complex and provides a written summary to the Technical Director or designated technical staff member. Conducts special studies, analyses, or reviews within area of expertise, as requested by the Technical Director or designated technical staff member. Conducts reviews of work products of consultants, DOE contractors, and others. Performs peer reviews of work products of colleagues, consultants, contractors, and others. Provides supportable feedback (including a well-reasoned basis for changes) to ensure professional work results. Stays abreast of individual specialty area(s). Participates in the preparation of staff reports and DNFSB technical reports. DN-III As directed and under regular supervision, identifies and recommends potential topics to review that support the agency's strategic plan and mission and have the potential to affect public health and safety. In this capacity, reviews and analyzes facility and system design, operations, practices, and events related to nuclear safety within DOE's nuclear weapons complex and provides a written summary to the Technical Director or designated technical staff member. As directed and under regular supervision, participates in special studies or analyses to address important agency mission activities. Interacts with all levels of the DNFSB's technical and support personnel to resolve problems and implement the DNFSB's oversight programs. Regularly provides technical advice and guidance within specialized area(s) of expertise to other members of the technical staff, the Technical Director, and DNFSB Members. Stays abreast of individual specialty area(s). Participates in the preparation of or authors staff reports and DNFSB technical reports. DN-IV Conducts and leads multi-disciplined technical teams at headquarters and at DOE sites to review and assess the adequacy of DOE policies, programs and activities relating to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of DOE's defense nuclear facilities. Serves as an expert in area(s) of responsibility. Provides technical advice and guidance to DNFSB members, executive leadership, and technical staff on technical issues. As directed, assesses emerging issues, trends, and/or innovations to continually improve within their area(s) of responsibility. Leads and/or participates in interactions with DOE and contractor leaders at headquarters or at DOE sites and facilities, leaders of scientific groups and committees, leaders at other federal agencies. Assists in identifying and developing appropriate DNFSB actions, including formal DNFSB recommendations. Identifies and proposes potential DOE facilities, activities, and programs for review and evaluation that are of major importance to the DNFSB and nation. Determines DOE's level of compliance with approved DNFSB recommendations. DN-V Conducts and leads multi-disciplined technical teams at headquarters and at DOE sites to review and assess the adequacy of DOE policies, programs and activities relating to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of DOE's defense nuclear facilities. Serves as a leading agency expert in area(s) of responsibility. Provides superior technical advice and guidance to DNFSB members, executive leadership, and technical staff on complex technical issues. Informs the cognizant Associate Technical Director of emerging safety or access issues that warrant timely engagement with DOE leadership. Leads interactions with high-level DOE and contractor leaders at headquarters or at DOE sites and facilities, leaders of scientific groups and committees, and leaders at other federal agencies. Assists in identifying and developing appropriate DNFSB actions, including formal DNFSB recommendations. Identifies and proposes potential DOE facilities, activities, and programs for review and evaluation that are of major importance to the DNFSB and nation. Determines DOE's level of compliance with approved DNFSB recommendations.