General Engineer/Physical Scientist

A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., NN-03 or GS-13. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements (IOR), applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown in the professional and scientific qualification standards. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in expert technical review of documented safety analysis and technical safety requirement documentation and originating new and improved applications and strategies for scientific or engineering concepts, theories, and principles; investigating, evaluating, advising on, and resolving unusual problems, issues, and conditions, in multidisciplinary contexts. Examples of Specialized Experience: Experience as a technical authority and advisor to senior Site Office and Program managers and safety professionals on matters pertaining to the safety authorization basis or safety of operations in nuclear and/or nonnuclear hazardous facilities. Experience with line management responsibility or directly advising authorizing officials. Experience in advanced principles and practices of professional engineering or physical science related to nuclear nonproliferation, counterproliferation, weapons, or nuclear facilities. Experience in directing contractor or laboratory teams and projects. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application! Engineering and Technology Oral Communication Project Management Safety Engineering “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The incumbent serves as a Nuclear Safety Specialist in the office of the Assistant Manager for Operations and Safety in the Nevada Field Office (NA-NV), leading interdisciplinary teams performing technical reviews of nuclear safety documentation.