General EngineerPhysical Scientist
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Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 128473 - 205519
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Nevada Field Office Assistant Manager for Environment Safety and Health. Position responsibilities include providing oversight of Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) nuclear facilities and nuclear operations that pose potential criticality concerns. The incumbent serves as the Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer (NCSE) and is responsible for implementation of DOE Orders related to criticality safety through contractual agreements and contract management.
At the full performance level EN-04 the individual selected will be responsible for:
- Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO) nuclear safety management programs. Supports the process for evaluating and engaging senior management in nuclear criticality safety risk acceptance decisions and providing advice on the protection of the public health and safety from the potential adverse effects of national defense related activities and operations.
- Implements NNSA/NFO oversight requirements and guidance to ensure contractors compliance and acceptable performance. The incumbent will gather information and analyze nuclear safety performance trends to ensure that nuclear facility issues are identified and resolved before resulting in operational problems.
- Leads special work authorization processes related to nuclear criticality safety basis. The incumbent works through an Integrated Safety Management System to ensure work is properly analyzed hazards and controls are appropriately identified and effectively implemented lessons learned are analyzed identified and integrated into subsequent work planning and execution.
- The incumbent utilizes technical expertise and broad experience in assigned program area in dealing with extremely broad and complex nuclear safety issues which are further complicated by such factors as the wide geographical dispersion of facilities and activities involved and the multiplicity of performing organizations authorizes policies and controls.
- The incumbent will utilize the results of assessments. program reviews or feasibility studies and incorporated lessons learned into directives covering new and innovative approaches technologies and methods for enhancing the assessment of nuclear safety. The incumbent is a recognized expert in nuclear criticality analysis and the operation of nuclear safety systems and components and in the design start-up operation and decommissioning of defense nuclear and radiological facilities.
Conditions of employment
- Subject to Random Drug Testing
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Favorable suitability determination required.
- Financial Disclosure is required.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
- A two (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
- More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
- Please 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.
Qualifications
To meet the basic qualification requirements for General Engineer/Physical Scientist EN-0801/1301-04 in addition to meeting the educational requirements for this position a candidates application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade in the Federal Service i.e. EN-03 GS-13 or NQ-03 in managing or conducting oversight of the implementation of safety management programs for high-hazard facilities (e.g. nuclear chemical explosives) to ensure regulatory compliance of facility operations.
Examples of Qualified Experience:
- Experience conducting oversight activities of high hazard operations
- Experience as a subject matter expert implementing or evaluating safety management programs for high-hazard facilities (e.g. nuclear chemical explosives)
- Experience with developing Documented Safety Analysis (DSAs)/Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) implementing or performing oversight of 10 CFR 830 requirements.
- Experience with conducting formal audits and assessments of high-hazard facilities or activities independently leading teams or participating as a Team Member.
Compliance Inspection
Technical Competence
Problem Solving
Decision Making
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.
Education
Physical Scientist (1301) Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements:
- Degree: physical science engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics dynamics properties of materials and electronics.
- Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science plus appropriate experience or additional education.
General Engineer (0800) Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable the program must: (1) lead to a bachelors degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics such as optics heat transfer soil mechanics or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education training and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering and (2) a good understanding both theoretical and practical of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education see the Department of Education website and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
**If you are selected official transcripts will be required.
**FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education see the Department of Education website and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional information
- Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
- More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
- All males born after December 311959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law visit the Selective Service web page Who Must Register. If you are not registered and dont have an approved exemption you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
- A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations
- 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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