Program Manager (Director, Radiological Controls)

Summary

This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy.

The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors is also the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Deputy Commander, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command. Responsibilities for this Program area are contained in Executive Order 12344 of 1 February 1982, which is codified in 10 U.S.C. a7 6102 and 50 U.S.C. a7 2406.

Duties

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As a Program Manager (Director, Radiological Controls), you will:

• Performs work of exceptional complexity and responsibility with wide latitude for independent judgment along with prudence and foresight involving the combined efforts of multiple Naval personnel, civilians, contractors, and facilities.
• Responsible for the prescription and enforcement of standards and regulations for the control of radiation and radioactivity associated with naval nuclear propulsion activities as they affect the health and safety of workers, personnel, and the public while preventing adverse impact to the environment.
• Provides management and technical oversight for the radiological control program which includes preparing requirements for, specifying objectives, developing, and approving long range technical plans, and coordinating all aspects of laboratory radiological controls.
• Reviews and evaluates reported radiological problems at all operating and maintenance organizations world-wide, evaluates the radiological parameters which could affect the radiological safety or personnel inside and outside the organization, and coordinates headquarters direction to operating and field organizations in such situations.
• Identifies technical problems in radiological controls, their underlying causes, and actions needed to correct them and assess the effectiveness of the organizations radiological control management.
• Determines and provides basic design parameters and performance criteria for reactor plant systems associated with radiological control, such as radiation dosimetry, radiation monitoring systems, ventilation systems, and arrangement for nuclear support facilities in nuclear powered ships and their support organizations (tenders, maintenance activities, shipyards, and laboratories).
• Coordinates input on Federal radiation guidelines and scientific issues amid outside agencies.
• Prepares and issues radiation and personnel operating protection standards, to include maintaining nuclear propulsion plants from hazardous exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Prepares and issues detailed manuals defining the radiological control specification, procedures, emergency radiological response procedures, and training requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment may be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. New supervisors are required to attend 80 hours of supervisory training, of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• Your answers to the essay questions will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement. Situational telework may be approved.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the 2How to Apply2 and 2Required Documents2 section of the job announcement.
• A two-year trial period may be required. Employees serving on trial period may be terminated at any time during the trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-15 or NQ-04 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Experience with coordinating and directing the evaluation of radiological controls proposals involving procurement for reactor plant components and equipment.

2. Experience with evaluating and assessing radiological controls performance during inspections.

3. Knowledge to analyze, plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and execute joint programs.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
• Employers name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if youve held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

For more information on qualification requirements, please click OPM Qualification Standards.

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicants criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [redacted].

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