About this role
Job SummaryThis position is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos Field Office. A successful candidate in this position will serve as a General Engineer/Physical Scientist to provide technical expertise in the area of safety basis for nuclear and accelerators facilities.
QualificationsIn addition to the positive education requirement, 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. EN-03: To meet this requirement an applicant must have one year of experience, at the next lower level Federal service, i.e., EN-02 pay band or GS-11 level, applying engineering or physical science principles, concepts, theories, and practices to participate in technical assessments, audits or surveillances; assist in preparing portions of technical reports, briefing materials or other documentation documenting performance relative to safe and efficient operations or documenting operational incidents, accidents, malfunctions or non-routine operations; and evaluate compliance with health and safety requirements of Nuclear and/or Non-Nuclear facilities. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: participating in technical evaluations or assessments or audits or surveillances, and conducting safety or quality assurance analysis of industrial, nuclear or non-nuclear facility operating systems and design; and/or construction; and participating in evaluations or assessments of facility maintenance or facility operations activities; and participating in the review of performance trends and examining records and activities to determine strengths and weaknesses in contractor performance. EN-04: To meet this requirement an applicant must have one year of experience, at the next lower-level Federal service, i.e., EN-03 pay band or GS-13 level, applying nuclear safety, radiological or industrial safety, and/or environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, and experience providing thoroughly sound technical advice that directly affects the safety and well-being of Federal and contractor employees. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: developing and overseeing technical evaluations or assessments or audits or surveillances, and conducting safety or quality assurance analysis of industrial, nuclear, or non-nuclear facility operating systems and design; and/or construction; and overseeing and preparing, reviewing, and finalizing evaluations or assessments of facility maintenance or facility operations activities; and leading the analysis of or independently analyze performance trends and examining records and activities to determine strengths and weaknesses in contractor performance. 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! Technical Competence Organizational Awareness Oral Communication Leadership "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.
Major DutiesAs a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will: Perform reviews of Safety Basis Documents in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management. Perform reviews of Safety Basis Documents for Accelerator Facilities in accordance with DOE O 420.2C, Safety of Accelerator Facilities. Ensure contractor management control systems and procedures adhere to NNSA/DOE requirements, policies and practices, and contractual obligations. Ensure that activities are performed within approved safe operating envelopes and in compliance with applicable orders, laws, and regulations. Serve as an interface between NNSA/DOE management, local and Headquarters, and the contractor, and maintains cognizance of operational activities, both technical and administrative, in providing technical and policy guidance and interpretation. Exercise considerable leadership skills in representing the agency in meetings, conferences, and special working groups with M&O contractor executives and subject matter experts, State and Federal regulators (e.g. EPA, NRC, National Academy of Science), and oversight entities (e.g. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).RequirementsSubject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A two (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.