Deputy Director Nuclear Technology Division

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only your resume capped at two (2) pages will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

MTQ 1: Knowledge of the most advanced principles of nuclear engineering, including chemistry, mechanical design, reactor materials, emergency preparedness, radiological controls, and radiation shielding as applied to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program's procedures and practices. Demonstrated ability to apply the above principles while directing activities on nuclear-powered ships and at Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program public and private shipyards, laboratories, and training facilities.

MTQ 2: Knowledge and experience in performing regulatory field inspections of naval nuclear-powered ships and their support activities, including Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program public and private shipyards, laboratories, and training facilities. Demonstrated ability to convey status of compliance with key Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program principles, guidelines, and requirements with high level officials within and outside of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. 2: Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3: Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4: Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

5: Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

As the Deputy Director Nuclear Technology Division you will have the following duties: Directly represent the Director, Naval Reactors to high-level domestic and foreign officials associated with the AUKUS Pillar 1 initiative to transfer nuclear propulsion technology to the Government of Australia.

Specifically, lead efforts to (1) transfer U.S. naval nuclear propulsion technical and regulatory knowledge and experience under the Nuclear Technology Division; (2) negotiating and establishing bilateral agreements and controls for radiation protection and radiological emergency preparedness for U.S. nuclear-powered warships serving as rotational forces or visiting Australia; (3) assisting Australia with outreach to federal, regional, state, local indigenous community, and non-governmental organization stakeholders concerning radiation protection, emergency preparedness, and associated programs ensuring protection of the environment and public; and (4) providing oversight and leadership in the development and integration of an Australian workforce that conducts nuclear propulsion plant maintenance work on U.S. nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

Resolving problems in all areas, the incumbent must utilize technical knowledge, tact, leadership, forcefulness, and diplomacy to influence decisions that are satisfactory to all, but that are particularly effective to achieving the NNPP goals.

Directs and coordinates all work on radiological controls, radioactive waste disposal, emergency planning, radiation shielding, environment, health and safety, reactor plant chemistry, steam plant chemistry and reactor plant decommissioning and disposal under the cognizance of Naval Reactors. Improve execution of nuclear work to expedite completion of major maintenance availabilities, reduce crew burden and increase operational availability of nuclear-powered warships and critical training platforms.

Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations supporting the duties and responsibilities of the Nuclear Technology Division. Develop long-range technical plans to meet Division and NNPP goals.