Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Mar 22, 2021
Location:
Arlington , TX 76001
Job Description:
Background
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 the Division of Nuclear Materials Safety, Region IV, Arlington, TX.
This position is located in the Materials Inspection Branch.
The successful candidate will perform the full range of radiological and environmental protection inspections of facilities possessing and using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear materials.
Conducts inspections to evaluate occurrence with radiological safety significance and to determine the status of compliance with Commission requirements.
Responsible for analysis and evaluation of radiological hazards, design specifications, and operating procedures described in license applications and existing at applicant and licensee facilities for a wide variety of uses of radioactive material.
Qualifications
In addition to the basic education requirements, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience that demonstrates specific knowledge in and recent experience with programs that require work with radiological safety programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials, in areas of medical, industrial, academic and/or decommissioning (material use or reactor operations). You should also have recent experience associated with a regulatory program focused on safety and the ability to present technical information orally and in writing.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be included in your resume.
To meet the level of experience for the GG-13 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 level.
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 in the implementation of programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials in the areas of medical, industrial, academic, decommissioning (material use or reactor operations), or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSIs).
2. Demonstrated ability to perform evaluation and analysis of radiological health hazards, or remediation of either byproduct, source or special nuclear material.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of NRC rules and regulations related to the radiation protection aspects in the licensing and inspection of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials.
4. Demonstrated ability to present technical information both orally and in writing.
Education
Basic Requirements:
Degree: natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.
OR
Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A 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 comparable to that described above.
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Career Opportunities page, click on “Apply Now” then “Search for New Opportunities” and click on “view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT.” Find the Health Physicist Job Announcement Number R-IV/DNMS-2021-0002 and apply on-line by April 5, 2021. We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position so that you correctly submit all necessary materials and documentation. If you are viewing this opportunity after April 5th please visit NRC’s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested.
Education Level:
Bachelors degree or higher
HR. Website URL:
https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/employment.html
Travel Requirements:
Moderate