Direct Hire Public Notice - Health Physicist

This position is being filled using the agency's Direct Hire Authority. In order to qualify for this position, 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: experience applying the principles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and NRC regulations and guidance related to the medical use of byproduct material.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated broad knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of health physics/radiological protection, relevant to the application of NRC rules, policies, procedures, and safety standards for byproduct materials regulation, including using available information and risk insights to support decisions.

Demonstrated broad knowledge of NRC goals, mission, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the NRC's licensing, inspection and implementation of regulatory programs pertaining to the medical use of byproduct material (e.g., 10 CFR Part 35, Medical Use of Byproduct Material, or related Agreement States medical regulations). Demonstrated ability to perform independent evaluations and reviews of programs, issues, or problems which document program performance, set precedent, or establish policy.

Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and manage large projects and assessments involving the development of licensing actions, rulemaking packages, regulatory guidance, Commission policy, or technical reports. Demonstrated substantial experience and skill in written and oral communication to a diverse audience regarding complex technical, policy, and process matters, which includes engagement of varying viewpoints and the ability to develop resolution to issues.

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. 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.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Health Physicist duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Leading radiation protection activities related to licensing and regulation of facilities and materials associated with the processing, transport, and handling of nuclear materials, including uranium recovery activities, decommissioning and the fuel used in commercial nuclear reactors.

Identifies resources and develops supporting documentation for the development of the regulatory framework and associated guidance. Leading development of and coordinates NRC review of national and international standards for the protection of workers, the public, and the environment from hazards resulting from the possession, use, transfer, decommissioning, transportation and disposal of source, byproduct and special nuclear material.

Making detailed analyses of potential complex radiation hazards and risks from products and devices incorporating radioactive material and from their disposal. Based on such analyses, formulates recommendations on standards for design, testing, operation and decommissioning of facilities and equipment using byproduct, source and special nuclear material.

Initiating the investigation and leads the development of solutions to potential generic problems in health physics related to the use and transportation of regulated radioactive materials. Translates information needs related to the manufacture, transport, use, decommissioning, and disposal of byproduct, sources and special nuclear material into technical assistance projects and manages these contracts with outside organizations.

This includes defining work required; evaluating contractor proposals; monitoring contractor efforts, milestones, spending levels, and results. Interacting with groups having interest and responsibility in programmatic areas. Makes presentations to internal NRC review committees, working groups, advisory committees (e.g., ACMUI, ACRS) and budget review groups.