SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Summary

This position is located in Region I Division of Reactor Projects.

The supervisor is to be determined. These positions are located in King of Prussia, PA and Atlanta, GA.

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

Multiple selections may be made.

Duties

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The successful candidate will serve as a region-based senior inspector to lead, plan, conduct, report, and integrate findings associated with inspections in accordance with NRC Inspection Manual, Chapter 1245. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical support and oversight to a program for routine, special and reactive inspections at assigned nuclear power plant facilities during all phases of operation, or extended outages, to ensure compliance with NRC requirements, and enforcing the provisions of NRC permits, licenses, rules, regulations, orders and other directives pertinent to the protection of the public health and safety.
• Developing, coordinating, and evaluating inspection and resource needs to ensure their minimal impact on licensee resources.
• Analyzing inspection results to identify actual or potential problems; evaluating the technical adequacy of inspection coverage and procedures; and, reviewing and integrating reports prepared by individual inspectors/team members and ensuring they are complete, soundly developed, and consistent with other parts of the overall report.
• Serving as a mentor and coach in the development of other inspectors, promoting knowledge transfer/management in the process.
• Performing periodic inspections to assess the safety of performance of assigned nuclear power reactor facilities.

These positions require full qualification as an NRC inspector under Inspection Manual Chapter 1245.

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, in addition to the basic education requirement, 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 professional work experience in nuclear power plant design, maintenance and operation, in particular, electrical and control systems and components, fire protection and cyber security.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Demonstrated ability to inspect and leave inspections (i.e., observe, evaluate and assess), to report effectively on performance related to nuclear power plants, particular in the areas of engineering, operational performance and corrective actions and to apply the significance determination process to inspection findings.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform regulatory-related functions, such as plant performance assessment, enforcement, allegation review, etc, while applying an understanding of operational nuclear plant significance or risk.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership for others, including initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be responsible for the result of activities.

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

Candidates must possess a bachelor's or higher degree in professional engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices in the field of engineering. Additional information regarding educational requirements may be found here: OPM Qualification Standards for Professional Engineering Positions

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 (if applicable). 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.

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.