Job Title: Reactor Inspector, GG 7/9/11; FPL13
Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Sep 25, 2019
Location:
Lisle , IL 60532Job Description:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proud to be ranked as a BEST Place to Work in the Federal Government. We've earned our top ratings by creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership training, teamwork, and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission where you can be part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry and research.
Duties
This position is located in NRC’s Region III, Lisle, Illinois. Position requires up to 50% travel. The most desirable candidates will have a background in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering.
This is an entry-level position. The U.S. NRC is looking for engineers graduating by June 2020, or recently graduated with LESS THAN (2) YEARS OF FULL-TIME professional engineering work experience.
As a region-based inspector you will inspect and evaluate the effectiveness of a wide variety of licensee engineering programs, performance, and support activities for nuclear facilities in such areas as design verification, plant modifications, and equipment evaluation, maintenance, performance, and testing. This position places particular emphasis on mechanical systems and components, in-service inspection processes, and plant equipment degradation. A strong focus is placed on material selection; weld design and field installation; nondestructive and destructive examination of piping, plant equipment, and welds; degradation mechanisms; aging management; root cause evaluation of equipment, material, and weld failures; evaluation of degraded components for continued service including evaluation of wear rates, crack propagation, and impacts on component and safety system function; and temporary and permanent repairs. Substantive work is conducted at nuclear power plant sites with an emphasis on in plant observation and evaluation of equipment and interaction with facility engineers to ensure compliance with regulations and industry codes and standards and identification and resolution of plant safety issues. You will perform reactive inspections and assessments in response to events at nuclear facilities.
Qualifications
Experience
You must meet basic education and knowledge requirements that apply to Federal engineering positions at all levels. Generally, this knowledge is met by having at least a Bachelor's degree or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering discipline from a school of engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Dependent on the grade level of the position, one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, in a closely related occupation performing similar duties may be required.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as work experience applying professional engineering principles and practices to inspect and evaluate the effectiveness of a wide variety of licensee engineering programs, performance, and support activities for nuclear facilities in such areas as design verification, plant modifications, and equipment evaluation, maintenance, performance, and testing.
Dependent on the grade level of the position (see below), one year of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, in an occupation listed or a closely related occupation performing similar duties may be required. You must meet the qualifications for this position no later than 30 days after the date you submit your application and before placement in the position.
Education
GG-07: Bachelor's degree in or related to an engineering discipline, with at least a 2.95 overall GPA or at least 3.50 (3.45 rounded) in the major.
GG-09: Master's degree in or related to an engineering discipline OR Bachelor's degree and one year of post degree work experience in or related to engineering.
GG-11: Doctorate degree (PhD) in or related to an engineering discipline OR Master's degree and one year of post degree work experience OR Bachelor's degree and two years of post degree work experience in or related to engineering.
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Opportunities page and click on “view a list of current NRC vacancies please visit USAJobs EXIT.” Find the Reactor Inspector, GG 7/9/11; FPL13 Announcement Number R-III/DRS-2019-0006 and apply on-line by October 24, 2019. If you are viewing this opportunity after October 24th please visit NRC’s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested.
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About U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. NRC’s mission is to license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment. In carrying out its mission it exercises the following vision: Demonstrate the Principles of Good Regulation (independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability) in performing our mission. NRC’s scope of responsibility includes: the regulation of commercial nuclear power plants, research and test reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, medical, academic, and industrial uses of radioactive materials; the decommissioning of these facilities and sites; and, the transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and wastes. NRC issues licenses for civilian uses of radioactive materials, oversees the licensees, and certifies standard nuclear reactor designs and spent fuel storage casks and transportation packages. It also licenses the import and export of radioactive materials; participates in international nuclear activities, including multilateral and bilateral safety and security activities; and works closely with its international counterparts to enhance nuclear safety and security worldwide. To accomplish its overall mission NRC has identified two Strategic Goals—To ensure the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. We need a wide variety of administrative and technical staff to accomplish our objectives. We hire engineers, scientists, security specialists, information technology professionals, financial analysts, and a range of other occupations. We’re constantly looking for outstanding individuals at all levels – recent grads, mid-career professionals, and senior leaders.