This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Office of Mission Operations (OMO), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) in Oak Ridge, TN. A successful candidate in this position will lead a team of highly specialized protective forces, responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous nuclear materials.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the federal service, i.e., NV-02 or GS-11. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: systems level technical expertise on the functional requirements, capabilities, and operations of multiple security, safety, emergency management, and communications systems employed in the safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons components, and special nuclear materials. Examples of Specialized Experience: -Inspection, testing, and operation of complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices. -Inspection of shipment vehicles and cargo configuration and tie-downs. -Developing and leading tactical responses to specific threats Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application Restraint and Self Defense Security Leadership Organizational Awareness Stress Tolerance "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier, you will: Serve as a member of a Special Response Force (SRF) team tasked with leading the pursuit and recovery of cargo unlawfully removed from an Office of Secure Transportation (OST) shipment's custody and control. Lead all Nuclear Material Courier personnel on specific transportation missions (convoys) ensuring the safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material. Identify and obtains resources needed to accomplish individual mission requirements, and develops and executes operational, security, and tactical plans for assigned convoys. Direct and coordinates the work of all agents while on mission operations, assesses employee competencies, and recommends training as necessary to ensure that staff capabilities are consistent with mission requirements.