About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS), Division of Materials Safety, Security, and State Programs (MSSS). The supervisor is Booma Venkataraman. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
QualificationsIn 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience that demonstrates knowledge of principles of engineering adequate to review assessment of byproduct materials licensing and applying the principles of nuclear safety, regulations and guidance related to the use of byproduct material. 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 byproduct materials regulation to identify, analyze and develop conclusions regarding assessments of regulatory programs, radiological device and/or sealed source designs, or radiation safety programs and controls. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical analyses, issues, and recommendations, internally and with external stakeholders, both orally and in writing. Ability to interact and work effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organization to achieve cooperation and collaborative agreement among parties with diverse and often conflicting viewpoints or objectives. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Major DutiesThe successful candidate will perform the full range of duties. The candidate will serve as a Sealed Source and Device Reviewer, responsible for safety reviews of sealed source and device applications and assist with the implementation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission policies, procedures, criteria, and guides for regulating the use of radioactive materials related to sealed sources and devices and other byproduct material uses. You will perform a wide range of technical review, evaluation, coordination, and support functions. Such duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for technical safety reviews, including assessments of sealed sources and devices and other byproduct material systems. Reviews information relevant to the evaluation of radiological safety of license applications, technical reports, and special projects involving the regulation of byproduct material. Evaluates radiation incidents involving radioactive materials and recommends appropriate action. Supports efforts to develop policies and procedures and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the incumbent's function areas. Provides advice and recommendations to division and office management in the incumbent's functional areas.RequirementsYou 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. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.