Operations Engineer | Atlanta, GA

Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to the security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Duties The successful candidate will perform the full range of Operations Engineer duties. Such duties include but are not limited to:1.

Serves as a region-based inspector and examiner to plan, conduct, report, and coordinate findings associated with inspections of light-water reactors, in accordance with the NRC Inspection Manual.2. Develops, prepares and administers examinations to applicants for operators and senior operators licenses for nuclear reactors. Conducts initial examinations of licensed reactor operators.3. Evaluates exam results and recommends

operator license issuance or denial. Evaluates license denial issues of other examiners during applicant appeals and hearings.4. Reviews operator initial and renewal license actions, including applications, amendments and waiver requests.

Compares these actions against regulations and guidance uses Part 55 docket files to support these reviews and recommends licensing actions to supervision.5. Identifies possible problems with established NRC operator license and exam guidance and proposes resolutions to regional and headquarters management through Reports on Interaction (ROIs). Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship Required Background investigation leading to a clearance

is required for new hires. This is a Drug Testing position. 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.

Selectees are required to serve a trial period to backss their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. The trial period for new employees is two years. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, GG-12, in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Generally, to meet this level of experience, you would need 3-5 years of post-degree specialized experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as work experience applying any of a variety of relevant professional engineering disciplines (e. g. nuclear, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical, structural, chemical) in the industry of commercial or military nuclear power. Qualification as a licensed operator, experience in naval nuclear operations, or shipyard operations is preferred. Such experience must have provided you with the full range of knowledge, skills and abilities identified for what is considered an " Ideal Candidate" for this position.

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. Applicants may also use the vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of reactor engineering.

(Describe specific education, training and experience in a position; i. e. licensed operations, certified operator, licensed operator trainer, which has provided you with knowledge and understanding of the principles, theories and practices in reactor engineering. Describe how you have applied this knowledge and for what purposes. Recency of experience will be considered for this rating factor. ) Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems, procedures and integrated facility operations based on reactor operation or inspection experience at operating reactor facilities.

(Describe specific education, training and experience which has provided you with the knowledge and understanding of the areas listed above. Describe how you have applied this knowledge and for what purposes. Recency of experience will be considered for this rating factor. ) Demonstrated ability to apply regulations, regulatory guides and industry standards, reactor and operator licensing guidelines and procedures, and reactor operation, inspection and backssment techniques. (Describe specific experience, education, training, and accomplishments demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities in reactor facility and licensed operator regulations.

Examples could include specific training and/or experience as a senior reactor operator; licensed operator instructor; NRC senior resident inspector, resident inspector or operator examiner, etc. ) Demonstrated ability to present technical information both orally and in writing. (Describe the kinds of presentations you have made, to whom and for what purpose. Describe the type of original writing you routinely perform, and the most difficult writing assignments you have had. Describe the various levels of individuals with whom you interact, and for what purposes.

What techniques do you use to develop effective working relationships and to negotiate? ) How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.

If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. You may for this vacancy. Required Documents List of supplemental material that may be applicable: If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2) and want to be considered under our merit promotion procedures, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.

Do not submit award SF-50's. SF-50 forms must be received prior to the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If you are a Veteran claiming 5-point Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility.

If you are a Veteran claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http: //www. fedshirevets. gov/. Veteran's preference documentation MUST be received prior to the closing date in order to receive preference. Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority applying for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority MUST provide supporting documentation of eligibility prior to the closing date to receive consideration.

You must include an unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. If you fail to submit transcripts with your application you will be considered ineligible and will not receive further consideration. All supplemental documents will be collected electronically and MUST be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 1. Use the " USAJOBs" feature to download documents from your USAJOBs portfolio; or 2.

use the " Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded:gif,jpeg,png,rtf,pdf, and. doc; or 3. use the " Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to -xyz X. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9ac5be32-4fe4-4e87-bc8c-08b28ead204b