Nuclear Engineer (Critical Safety)

Company: Department of Energy
Location: Richland
Posted on: October 3, 2019

Job Description:

Nuclear Engineer (Critical Safety) Department of Energy Department of EnergyOverview - ##### Open & closing dates 09/16/2019 to 09/26/2019 - ##### Service Competitive - ##### Pay scale & grade GS 13 - 14 - ##### Salary $88,704 to $134,038 per year - ##### Appointment type Permanent - ##### Work schedule Full-Time - CompetitiveLocation 2 vacancies in the following location: - Richland, WA 2 vacancies Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes Relocation Incentive MAY be offered contingent on availability of funds. Telework eligible No- Duties Summary A successful candidate in this position will be responsible for managing the development, analysis, review, and approval of non-reactor nuclear facility safety basis. The candidate will coordinate key nuclear safety programs and processes with federal and contractor project managers, engineers and scientists regarding the performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness of non-reactor nuclear facility operations. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Nuclear Engineer, you will: - Serve as technical expert in Nuclear Engineering and performs in depth analyses and assessments of a broad range of nuclear processing facility operations, procedures and safety systems, structures and components (SSC). - Evaluate the nuclear safety posture of nuclear facilities and operations for regulatory compliance, contract performance, operational readiness (reviews and assessments), and other periodic assessments and surveillances; provides guidance and analysis regarding nuclear facility design reviews and safety system status monitoring. - Oversee the development and implementation of nuclear safety requirements and programs; performs technical reviews and/or recommends for approval nuclear basis safety documents. - Ensure contractor compliance; evaluates implementation of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) as it relates to safety bases through identification, surveillance and maintenance of safety SSCs. - Serve as an expert consultant who provides guidance on selection and application of risk management strategies for non-reactor nuclear facilities which include hazard identification and analysis, accident analysis techniques, identification of prevention and mitigation controls, and identification of risk to the public, workers, and the environment. - Serve as technical expert in the coordination, review, and recommendations of the development, approval and interpretation of nuclear safety rules, orders, policies, standards, guides, and documents; Departmental self-assessments in the area of nuclear safety; nuclear facility accident/incident investigations; and emergency response activities. Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional overnight travel may be required for training purposes. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 - #### Job family (Series) 0840 Nuclear Engineering Similar jobs - Engineers, Nuclear - Engineers, Reactor - Nuclear Engineers - Reactor Engineers - Requirements Conditions of Employment - You must be a United States Citizen. - This employer participates in the e-Verify program. - See 'Other Information' section regarding Selective Service requirements. - This position is in the Collective Bargaining Unit. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - The position is required to participate in, and qualify under the DOE Technical Qualification Program (TQP) in the 1) General Base Technical Qualification Standard, and 2) Nuclear Safety Specialist Qualification Standard (DOE-STD-1183) within 18 months of selection. - At the GS-14 grade level, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and as necessary to meet regulatory guidance. - The incumbent may be required to wear protective gear. - The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance/suitability determination. - Duties of this position may require the issuance of a multi-purpose dosimeter and the incumbent may receive an annual physical examination. - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: *A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. *-OR- B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Specialized experience for this position at the GS-13 is defined as: - Experience in applying nuclear engineering and the traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, and chemical) including heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanics, and electrical theory; and - Demonstrated ability to review and critique nuclear and hazardous chemical safety work in nuclear facility design, construction, testing, operations, oversight, and safety documentation and licensing; and one or more of the following: - Experience and knowledge of the principles and concepts of dose consequences and probability analysis and the various methods to reduce exposure or frequency; and/or, - Experience and knowledge related to the fields of nuclear and process safety and radiological standards; and/or - Ability to prepare analytical, persuasive, and concisely written reports, documents, and justifications for regulatory positions and decisions. Specialized experience for this position at the GS-14 is defined as: - Experience in applying advanced nuclear engineering and the traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, and chemical) including heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanics, and electrical theory; and - Demonstrated expert ability to review and critique nuclear and hazardous chemical safety work in nuclear facility design, construction, testing, operations, oversight, and safety documentation and licensing; and - Experience and expert knowledge of the principles and concepts of dose consequences and probability analysis and the various methods to reduce exposure or frequency; and - Experience and knowledge related to the fields of nuclear and process safety and radiological standards; and - Ability to prepare analytical, persuasive, and concisely written reports, documents, and justifications for regulatory positions and decisions. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). 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! - Knowledge of the science of nuclear engineering and the traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, and chemical) including heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanics, and electrical theory. - Knowledge of nuclear engineering designs, standards, codes, techniques, practices, and technology. - Ability to review and critique nuclear and hazardous chemical safety work in nuclear facility design, construction, testing, operations, oversight, and safety documentation and licensing. - Knowledge of systems design, including fluidic systems, and air systems. - Knowledge and expertise related to the fields of nuclear and process safety and radiological standards. - Knowledge of the principles and concepts of dose consequences and the various methods to reduce exposure. - Ability to effectively interact with officials and technical experts at all levels in and outside of the government. - Skill in preparing analytical, persuasive, and concisely written reports, documents, and justifications for regulatory positions and decisions. - Knowledge of assessment (risk, compliance and performance) principles and techniques necessary to identify facility and program deficiencies, best practices and potential systemic causes and ability to identify corrective actions. '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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered 'well qualified' you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Transcripts are required. See Qualifications section for degree accepted. Visit ******* for more information regarding the specific standards for the 0840 series. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional information - The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. - Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. - If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established 'well qualified' category as stated in the Qualifications section. - More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. - Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. - Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. - All males born after December 31st 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. EEO Policy: ******************************************************* Reasonable Accommodation Policy: **************************************************************************** Veterans Information: ******************************************************* Telework: **************** Selective Service Registration: ******************* How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via OPM's Category Rating procedures. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been placed into the appropriate quality category. Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (when applicable), and training as described in your resume and applicant assessment. Your credentials are measured against the established duties of the position at the grade level(s) being advertised. The quality categories are usually defined as 'Best Qualified', 'Well Qualified', and 'Qualified', although they may differ slightly based on individual agency policy. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of 'well qualified' which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. If you are a Veteran Preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. To preview questions please click here. Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Other Drug test required No- Required Documents Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more. ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. - Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of the each employer. - For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked. - For paid work experience, please indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different). - Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). - For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube. Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require one specific format. You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience. If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information. Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214 Member #4 Copy, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required. Displaced Federal employees who qualify for CTAP/ICTAP: If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, please submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. 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