Reactor Engineer (Examiner Qualified)

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: One year of experience as a qualified NRC operator licensing examiner 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.

The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and procedures, integrated facility operations, and control room design.

Knowledge of NRC regulations, criteria, standards, guides, NRC policies, review plans, and inspection procedures as applied to operator licensing and plant personnel training. Ability to manage, organize, plan, lead, and complete technical tasks and projects independently and successfully. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as demonstrated by oral and written communications that are well organized, clear, and grammatically correct. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE.

01WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Reactor Engineer (Examiner Qualified) duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Maintain qualification as an NRC operator licensing examiner, including assisting the regional offices in the administration of operator examinations and requalification inspections as necessary.

Provide input to and participate in the policy and decision processes associated with oversight and programmatic administration of operator licensing, including the conduct of programmatic reviews, examination audits, reviews of applicant informal appeals, and preparation of staff responses related to the formal hearing process. Develop or assist in developing safety evaluations for licensing actions (e.g., amendments and exemptions) involving operator actions or related to NRC operator licensing requirements.

Respond to questions from the public or internal and external stakeholders regarding the operator licensing program. Provide support and guidance to the regional offices in the implementation of operator licensing-related regulations. Participate in the review and preparation of standards and guides related to operator licensing and training programs at reactor facilities. Evaluate proposals from NRC staff and external stakeholders related to operator licensing-related regulations.

Participate in the continuing development of enhancement to the examination process. Candidates must have a strong technical and project management background with excellent written and oral communications skills.