These positions are being filled via Direct Hire Authority. These positions are located in the Office of Nuclear Regulation (NRR), Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facilities (DANU) and Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Licensing (UNPL). The supervisor is Jeffrey Rady. Positions are located in Rockville, MD. These positions are not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements or Confidential Financial Disclosure.
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. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, theory, practices and/or rules and regulations in the field of engineering, science, nuclear and/or byproduct materials (nuclear facilities, such as, operating reactors, new reactors, advanced reactors, and/or fuel facilities, etc.) to identify, analyze and develop conclusions regarding assessments of regulatory programs. Examples may include specific training, education, and work experience that demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of engineering, science, byproduct and/or nuclear facility regulation and demonstrated ability to identify safety or security issues and recommend sound regulatory approaches as they relate to regulatory programs or licensee activities or operations. 2. Demonstrated ability to perform independent evaluations and reviews of programs, issues, or problems which document program performance, set precedent, or establish policy. Candidates should be specific in describing the breadth and depth of their experience in the areas of independent reviews or development of safety, security, programmatic, and/or policy issues. Candidates should describe their experience in performing special, time-sensitive projects which resulted in high-quality products. 3. Ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution. Candidates should be specific in describing their education, training, and experience which demonstrates their ability to prioritize, plan, schedule, manage, and resolve issues relative to complex projects. Candidates should describe specific experiences, including the audience where they represented their organization on complex issues to diverse groups with competing goals and the outcome of problem solving or conflict resolution efforts. 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, coworkers, professional committees, and Federal, State, and local government agencies. Examples may include specific experience, training, and accomplishments that demonstrate the candidate’s communication skills. Candidates should describe in detail their ability to: (1) use formal and informal networks to build support for programs; (2) lead complex technical discussions and consolidate complex and diverse opinions into concise presentations; (3) work in a team or group atmosphere; (4) formulate balanced and well-founded recommendations; (5) establish effective work-relationships with colleagues, managers, and other government and industry officials of diverse backgrounds. Candidates should describe the kinds of oral and written presentations they have made within and outside their Agency or company, including published technical documents they have authored and presentations they have made to the public. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience with the licensing, design, operation, regulation, or inspection of nuclear plants, related vendors, or similar facilities. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
The successful candidate will serve as a project manager and will have the opportunity to plan, lead, participate, and coordinate in projects developing regulations, regulatory analyses, policies, procedures and staff recommendations related to safety and security of nuclear plants, and protection of the environment. Project managers in these positions also coordinate with State and local governments and Federal partners on issues related to the safety and security of nuclear plants. They will rely on the management directives, office instructions, rules, regulations, and procedures in carrying out assigned duties. Duties include but are not limited to: Serve as project manager for one or multiple projects or liaison relationships involving applicants, licensees, one or more industry groups, owner groups, or vendors as well as agency stakeholders. Manage, coordinate, and perform safety and environmental reviews of licensing actions. Prepare work requests and integrate technical inputs into a single safety evaluation. Prepare safety evaluations, public notices, routine correspondence, etc., for final processing by administrative staff. In response to requests from current and prospective licensees, industry groups, owner's groups, or vendors, manages, coordinates, and routinely performs safety reviews of applications for review and endorsement of Topical Reports, Task Interface Agreements, licenses, permits, and changes to the technical specifications (TSs). Prepare briefing packages for drop-in visits by senior management of applicants, licensees, industry group, owner's group, or vendor officials with Commissioners and senior NRC management and provides input to regional briefing packages for site visits by Commissioners and senior NRC management. Maintain liaison, and control the flow of information, between applicants, licensees, industry groups, owner's groups, or vendors representatives and staff technical organizations. Schedule, participate in, and chair meetings with applicants, licensees, industry groups, owner's groups, or vendors, the NRC staff, representatives of other government offices, and agency stakeholders. Participate in the development of a regulatory framework for advanced nuclear reactors, including developing rulemakings, preparing guidance documents, and writing policy papers.