Field Applications Specialist - Rockville, MD, United States - United States Government

Description

DutiesThe successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Emergency Preparedness (Licensing) duties.

Reviewing appropriate sections of preliminary and final safety analysis reports and radiological emergency plans for new and operating nuclear power reactors, as assigned.

Performing more complex and diverse regulatory and technical reviews of EP licensing actions and develops safety evaluation inputs.
Evaluating overall professional merit of existing research and development programs in support of the overall nuclear EP effort.

Recommending solutions to generic problems associated with the safety impact of NRC-licensed facilities in the area of EP, including the evaluation of EP frequently asked questions.

Reviewing operating procedures and technical specifications in support of evaluation of proposed licensing actions, utilizing knowledge and experience in radiological accident technology and probabilistic risk-assessment procedures.

Preparing various documents on numerous technical subjects and licensing activities as assigned.

Making recommendations to the Branch Chief for establishing objectives and goals, and for the implementation, coordination and control of the EP programs for NRC-licensed facilities.

Maintaining awareness and proficiency in current and developing programs, equipment, and research related to EP.Citizenship RequiredThis is a Drug Testing position.

QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience (GG-14) at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of engineering and health physics related to emergency preparedness and incident response of operating and new nuclear power plant designs, Navy nuclear power, research and test reactors, fuel and medical production facilities, and material facilities.(Examples may include specific experience and examples of leadership that demonstrate your knowledge in emergency preparedness/incident response, specifically engineering and health physics such as dose assessment, protective actions, reactor systems and/or components, reactor design, and equipment for emergency preparedness and incident response.) Demonstrated knowledge of developing/resolving complex technical, regulatory, and policy issues related to licensing, inspection, rulemaking/guidance, or other activities pertaining to decommissioning reactors, existing and proposed designs of power reactors, advanced reactors, non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs), fuel cycle, materials, and medical production facilities.

(Describe specific experience which demonstrate knowledge of NRC rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures for decommissioning reactors, existing and proposed designs of power reactors, advanced reactors, NPUFs, fuel cycle, materials, and medical production facilities.

Examples may include use of regulatory guides, industry codes, and standards, Federal and state emergency preparedness and incident response programs, and applicable FEMA or EPA regulations/guidance.

Provide specific examples in applying risk insights for regulations, regulatory guides, industry codes, standards, and other criteria in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions to technical, regulatory, and policy issues.)Describe your experience in establishing effective working relationships through cooperation and collaboration with executives at various levels, supervisors, subordinates, peers, the public, and government and industry officials.

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with diverse audiences.(Describe in detail your ability to (1) use formal and informal networks to build support for programs and communicate effectively orally and in writing with colleagues, supervision, management, the Commission, licensees, Federal, State and local government agencies, and industry representatives; (Describe specific experience, training, or developmental assignments that demonstrate your ability or potential to provide leadership of a team.

Specifically describe any mentoring or coaching activities that you have engaged in with team members to assist in their accomplishments, to help unlock their potential, or to aid in resolving conflicts.)SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as knowledge of the principles, theory, and practices of emergency preparedness and emergency plan development, as evidenced by broad work experience in these areas. Knowledge of nuclear facilities, including power reactors and small modular reactors.

To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); ORCombination 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. Professional registration or licensure

• Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
Written Test

• Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Specified academic courses

• Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A.

Related curriculum

• Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.

g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g.

, 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.

In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable. Help

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); family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.