Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear - Germantown, United States - US Department of Energy - Agency Wide

US Department of Energy - Agency Wide

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Germantown, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Off ice of Nuclear Energy - is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead and manage national program that supports the research and development of innovative reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality and affordability, and builds upon existing nuclear technology and operating experience.

As the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle you will:

Assists in a line capacity the direction of Nuclear Fuel Cycle organizational activities, frames strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluations of long-term organizational objectives.
Determine the financial and personnel resources needed to achieve mission objectives and support mission operations; identifies the need for major organizational improvements and develops the requisite plans and directs implementing actions.
Conduct research, development, and demonstration to enhance nuclear fuel supply chain capabilities through partnerships with industry, academia, international partners and directed activities at multiple national laboratories. Supports the development of a diverse, secure, and marketbased domestic nuclear fuel supply chain that supports both current and future nuclear technologies.
Establish and maintain research and testing infrastructure needed to accomplish mission objectives.
Support the research and development of advanced nuclear fuels as a major objective for both existing light water reactors (LWR) and the entire spectrum of advanced nuclear energy systems.
Lead research and development of highpriority accident tolerant fuel (ATF) and clad concepts, as well as the research and development for nextgeneration fuels with enhanced proliferation resistance, resource utilization, safety, and performance. Provide the critical capability needed to analyze complex fuel cycle system options, assess overall performance under various scenarios, and improve understanding of the interdependencies between various subsystems and associated technologies.
Conduct research and develop advanced material recovery and advanced waste form technologies that improve current fuel cycle performance with mínimal processing, waste generation, and potential for material diversion. Integrates and coordinates advanced special nuclear material management and safeguards technologies, including the assessment of vulnerabilities and security of fuel cycle systems to minimize proliferation and terrorism risk of advance material recovery technologies.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

CITIZENSHIP:
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE (HSPD-12): A selectee's appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity.

PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): If you are selected for this position, will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one-year probationary period.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
You must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

SELECTIVE SERVICE:
All males born after December 31, 1959 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 don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

MOBILITY:
A mobility agreement may be required based on mission needs.

Qualifications:

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EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):The five (5) ECQs described below were designed to assess executive-level experiences and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions.
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1: Leading Change:Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
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2: Leading People:Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts

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4: Business Acumen:

Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

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:Building Coalitions: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals

MTQ 1:

Describe your working knowledge of the commercial nucl