Summary Positions are located in the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS), Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs (MSST) Supervisors: Booma Venkataraman, Chris Einberg, and Tim Mossman This positions are Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208 This positions ARE subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements This positions ARE subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements Responsibilities The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties. They include but are not limited to: MSEB Materials Project Manager Position: The selectee will serve as a Project Manager for NMSS/MSST/MSEB with primary responsibility for managing the Nuclear Materials Event Database (NMED) contract. NMED is used by the regional staff and Agreement States to keep track of nuclear materials events, including tracking events of interest about licensees prior to performing inspections. Headquarters staff uses the database to keep track of trends across the country and within the regions, whether there are any generic issues that require follow-up, and as a means to keep information in one accessible location. The selectee will be required to acquire/ maintain the necessary project management training for managing a contract, including Contract Officer Representative (COR) certification. The selectee will be required to initiate and manage contract support for assigned tasks and project activities. The selectee will also have responsibility for coordination of enforcement actions involving regional and Headquarters’ nuclear material licensees and certificate holders and represent NMSS in Office of Enforcement and regional interactions, as appropriate. The selectee is expected to provide clarification of the regulations in support of enforcement actions, reviewing all escalated enforcement actions involving HQ material licensees and certificate holders before issuance, and relay requests for clarification of NMSS’s policy to NMSS management, as appropriate. The selectee may also be responsible for regional coordination regarding events, tracking NMSS and regional related activities, monitoring the handling and follow-up of events, performing routine queries in NMED to review and analyze events related to the materials program, supporting NMSS incident response coordination activities, and providing appropriate program office support for regional activities within the purview of NMSS. The selectee is responsible for the management, preparation, and coordination of the materials portion of the Annual Agency Action Review Meeting (AARM) and the associated Commission paper. This includes scheduling, planning, and leading alignment meetings involving headquarters and regional staff at the Division Director and Office Director/Regional Administrator levels. MSLB Materials Project Manager Position: The selectee will serve as a Project Manager in NMSS/MSST/MSLB. Knowledge of principles, theory, and practice in the fields or selected aspects of engineering adequate to review assessment of byproduct materials licensing is a plus, and the selectee will: Assist in the implementation of Commission policies, procedures, criteria, and guides for regulating the use of radioactive materials related to sealed sources and devices and other byproduct material The selectee will lead projects associated with branch activities, with responsibility of planning, coordinating, managing, and participating in development of regulatory initiatives, policies, requirements, guidance, and programs, related to materials safety and programmatic direction of byproduct materials with academic and industrial uses, including oversight and licensing interfaces with the Web-Based Licensing (WBL) program, technical assistance to the Regions, and Agreement States. The selectee will plan, direct, and coordinate contractors\' support of materials activities pertaining to the branch functional activities. Support efforts to develop policies and procedures and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in the incumbent’s function areas. The selectee will provide advice and recommendations to branch, division and office management in the associated with projects and program activities. Work with other groups within the agency to formulate licensing criteria, policy, and procedures for programs involving Serve as primary or backup COR, as appropriate. As such the selectee would be responsible for carrying out COR duties and keeping COR certification updated. SMPB Materials Project Manager Position: The selectee will serve as a Project Manager for NMSS/MSST/SMPB. Knowledge and experience with data systems in a plus. Projects will vary depending on branch workload, but will include: Development and maintenance of the Integrated Source Management Portfolio (ISMP) systems, which include Web-Based Licensing (WBL), National Source Tracking System (NSTS), License Verification System (LVS), and Portfolio Enrollment Module (PEM). Supporting byproduct material security, as governed by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10 (10 CFR)Part Tasks may include rulemaking package development, guidance development, analysis of operating experience, technical support for Part 37 enforcement cases, and coordinating security issues among National Materials Program team members. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position. Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications 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. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the principles, theory, and practices in the field of engineering, health physics, or nuclear or byproduct materials regulations to identify, analyze, and develop conclusions regarding assessments of regulatory programs or licensee performance in implementing radiation safety or security programs and controls. Knowledge of NRC rules and regulations related to radiation protection aspects in the licensing and inspection of byproduct, source, and/or special nuclear materials. Ability to perform independent evaluations and reviews of programs, including data systems, contracts, issues, or problems which document program performance, set precedent, or establish policy. Ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, coworkers, professional committees, and Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices in the field of engineering, health physics, nuclear or byproduct materials regulations. Education 0801 Series: Degree: 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 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 The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 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. Written Test Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 1301 Series: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Information The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
Summary Positions are located in the Office of Nuclear Material Safety & Safeguards, Division of Rulemaking, Environmental & Financial Support, Environmental Center of Expertise are being filled via Direct Hire Authority Supervisors will vary Positions: Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208 GG-14 positions are subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements GG-13 and 14 positions are subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements Responsibilities Environmental Scientist positions (Sociologists, Archaeologists, Biologists, or Hydrologist): As an Environmental Scientist, Sociologist, Archaeologist, Biologist, or Hydrologist, provides technical, programmatic, and project support for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews on a variety of projects for the Environmental Center of Expertise (ECOE). Serves as an Environmental Scientist, Sociologist, Archaeologist, Biologist, or Hydrologist assessing environmental impacts of operations by commercial nuclear power facilities, non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs), new and advanced reactor designs, as well as for other facilities regulated by the NRC, such as fuel cycle facilities. Reviews will typically support agency licensing activities involving facility construction, operation and/or decommissioning. Depending upon area of technical expertise, ensures compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Executive Orders related to Environmental Justice, as well as other applicable environmental laws, executive orders, and regulations. Serves as a technical expert throughout the Environmental Center of Expertise (ECOE), and serves as a witness, as needed, at public hearings representing the NRC within the area of the employee’s technical expertisse. Environmental Project Manager positions: Leads, plans, directs, and coordinates NEPA reviews for nuclear reactor and nuclear fuel cycle facilities and supports other projects as requested. Oversees preparation, internal review, public involvement and outreach, and the review process for environmental compliance documents. Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships (orally and in writing) with internal stakeholders, the public, key stakeholders, agencies, and tribes. Plans, coordinates, and participates in outreach activities, such as public meetings. Prepares and manages contracts for NEPA-related work, and develops contract specifications, including scope of work and government cost estimates for projects. Serves as an expert on ECOE environmental procedures, protocol, and policy, and advises project managers and other technical staff on process improvement and technical resolution of issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position. Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications NMSS Environmental Project Manager/Environmental Scientist, GG-11/12/13/14 (multiple vacancies) Note: These positions are classified as Interdisciplinary and can be classified to any of the following titles/series, depending upon the qualifications of the individual selected to fill the position: Biologist, GG-0401 Environmental Scientist, GG-1301 Environmental Project Manager, GG-801/1301 This is a Direct Hire Announcement (DHA) 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. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage all aspects of the environmental review project at the NRC under 10 CFR Part 51 and the National Environmental Policy Act (and related laws, regulations, rules, executive orders, and policies). 2. Significant knowledge of, and experience with, the various technical and regulatory requirements associated with implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws, regulations, polices, rules, and executive orders (e.g. the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), or other related Acts, laws, and policies) for NRC projects, including implementation of the NRC requirements in 10 CFR Part 51 and related regulatory guidance for licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear facilities, such as nuclear power plants, medical isotope facilities, nuclear materials facilities, or nuclear fuel cycle facilities. 3. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution, and to achieve cooperation and collaborative agreement among parties with diverse and often conflicting viewpoints or objectives. 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish effective working relationships with managers, Tribal, Federal, State, and local government agencies, and coworkers. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Brief (e.g. one page) resumes are highly discouraged, and will place you at a disadvantage during the hiring process due to lack of information. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GG-11 LEVEL is defined as must having at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-09 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates general knowledge and experience applying the principles, theories, and practices in the fields of environmental science related to environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, or Endangered Species Act; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GG-12 LEVEL is defined as must having at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-11 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates the specific knowledge and experience applying the principles, theories, and practices in the fields of environmental science related to environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, or Endangered Species Act. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GG-13 LEVEL is defined as must having at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience applying the principles, theories, and practices in the fields of environmental science related to environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, or Endangered Species Act; and the ability to develop and present sound technical bases for proposed resolutions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GG-14 LEVEL is defined as must having at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-13 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience applying the principles, theories, and practices in the fields of environmental science that is sufficient for developing environmental documents under the National Environmental Policy Act , National Historic Preservation Act, or Endangered Species Act; assessing the environmental impacts of commercial nuclear facilities regulated by the NRC Education 0801 Series: Degree: 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 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 The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 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. Written Test Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 1301 Series: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 0401 Series: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Information The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
