Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor Inspection Support, Reactor Data and Generic Communications Branch, National Scheduling Team.

The supervisor is Desiree Davis.

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

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The successful candidate will perform the full range of the Inspection Scheduling Team Leader.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides authoritative technical and administrative guidance and coordination in the Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector's (CNRI) implementation of the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) as the NST team leader.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent and balanced use of inspection and oversight resources for all ROP inspections for the current operating reactor fleet.
• Leads the tracking of baseline inspection completion and monitors several key ROP performance measures, including inspection timeliness goals and resource usage.
• Interfaces with the Office of Advanced Reactors (OAR) to support scheduling and coordinate staffing needs associated with the Advanced Reactor Construction Oversight Process (ARCOP).
• Monitors ROP assessment activities, inspection scheduling, and staffing to ensure that assigned activities are conducted consistently across NRC program offices.
• Effects appropriate disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and recommends other appropriate action in more serious cases.
• As assigned, leads and participates in the analysis of the results from inspection reports, enforcement actions, and other technical sources of information for the purpose of discerning trends and decision-making regarding implementatin of NRC inspection programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a Drug Testing position
• Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.

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 with NRC regulations, policy, procedures, standards and practices that relate to the administration and implementation of the inspection, licensing, and performance assessment programs for reactor facilities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) as applied to implementation of the inspection and assessment requirements and self-assessment process.
2. Knowledge of inspection planning principles and the Reactor Programs Systems (RPS) inspection module to ensure consistency in data format and content, optimize inspection schedules and ensure timely completion of inspections.
3. Ability to communicate effectively across headquarters and regional personnel, both orally and in writing, as demonstrated by oral and written communications what are well organized, clear, and grammatically correct.
4. Ability to supervise, mentor, and lead staff or teams in technical and regulatory environments.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded. Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.

You must meet basic education and professional knowledge requirements that apply to Federal engineering and sciences positions for the grade levels to which you are applying. This knowledge is met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering/science discipline from a school of engineering with at least one engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or by documenting how you meet the minimum OPM qualification standards for the 0801 Occupational Series in addition to the specialized experience.

Note: Engineering technology degrees are not generally qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of the individual's professional knowledge (e.g., current P.E. license or EIT examination results, as discussed above). More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering and sciences jobs is described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards. Note: It is your responsibility to furnish documentation that verifies you meet the basic education and professional knowledge requirements; in the absence of such documentation, you would be rated not qualified.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.