About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a NUCLEAR ENGINEER in the Radiological Emergency Planning Division (Support Branch Code 105.61), Radiological Emergency Planning Division (Code 105.6), Manager Radiological Controls Support (Code 105.lS), Radiological Control Office (Code 105) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
QualificationsGS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying intensive knowledge to independently resolve complex issues in nuclear engineering, reactor plant design, operations, and materials. Experience independently conducting projects to design, develop, analyze, and evaluate new processes, systems, or techniques to advance procedures for radiological emergency operations or shipyard facilities. Experience reviewing technical procedures and work practices to adjust training methods and materials, ensuring they are in consonance with actual response operations. Experience evaluating radiation exposure data, performing dose assessments, and conducting comprehensive risk evaluations. Experience utilizing comprehensive knowledge of radiation protection standards, concepts, and regulations to assess radiological impact on personnel and recommend required corrective actions. Experience demonstrating advanced skill in working with people from various backgrounds and all organizational levels to plan improvements, supported by authoritative verbal and written communication abilities. GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and practices of nuclear engineering, reactor plant design, operations, and materials under general guidance. Experience participating in projects to design, develop, analyze, and evaluate processes, systems, or techniques affecting radiological emergency operations or naval shipyard nuclear facilities. Experience assisting in the review of technical procedures, work practices in radiological emergencies, evaluation of radiation exposure data, dose assessment, and risk evaluation to support adjustments to training materials.. Experience applying basic knowledge of radiation protection standards, concepts, and regulations to help assess radiological impacts on personnel. Experience collaborating with diverse teams and communicating effectively verbally and in writing to support facility, instrumentation, and procedural improvements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major DutiesYou will initiate, develop, apply, and evaluate new radiological/nuclear engineering techniques, approaches, and methods for radiological emergency procedures, operations, and/or facilities.You will develop plans and casualty procedures for response to and recovery from radiological emergency situations.You will oversee the training and certification of emergency response personnel within your AOR.You will assist senior management in development of the report and assessment of the drill response within your AOR.You will act as the POC for Emergency Response Preparations and coordinate drills and exercises with other divisions and outside agencies.