Job Title: Emergency Preparedness Specialist (Licensing)
Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Sep 28, 2022
Location:
Rockville , MD 20852Job 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 Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR), Division of Preparedness and Response (DPR), Reactor Licensing Branch, Headquarters, Rockville, MD.
The successful candidate will serve as the Emergency Preparedness Specialist responsible for developing, evaluating, and coordinates certain aspects of the emergency preparedness (EP) program.
Duties include:
Review and evaluate licensing actions related to radiological emergency plans for new, operating and decommissioning nuclear power reactors, research and test reactors, fuel cycle facilities, spent fuel facilities, and medical isotope production facilities.
Assist in the coordination of related research and technical assistance program.
Support the development and clarification of standards and criteria for the EP at nuclear facilities and participates in development and preparation of related criteria, standards, and guides.
Qualifications
In order 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 is defined as experience in the development and/or implementation of emergency preparedness plans and programs based on Federal standards and regulations for NRC-licensed facilities (e.g., power reactors, research and test reactors, independent spent fuel storage installations, and fuel cycle facilities). In addition, the experience must demonstrate the ability to review, analyze, and make sound engineering/scientific recommendations related to emergency preparedness and response.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Demonstrate knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices in the general field of engineering or physical science with specific knowledge of nuclear reactor, fuel cycle, or materials facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of health physics and/or systems engineering and their application to emergency preparedness and response.
Demonstrate knowledge of Federal legislation, Executive Orders, and government regulations and guidance associated with radiological emergency preparedness/planning related to NRC or its Federal partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing.
Education
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.
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 in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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 Emergency Preparedness Specialist (Licensing) Job Announcement Number NSIR/DPR-2022-0019 and apply on-line by October 17, 2022. If you are viewing this opportunity after October 17th 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.