These positions are located in the Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector. The supervisor is Ray McKinley - King of Prussia, PA; Gregory Suber or Greg Warnick - Atlanta, GA. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Selectee must successfully complete a two-year supervisory trial period, if not previously completed. Multiple selections may be made.
As a Branch Chief in CNRI, you will manage and oversee the NRC's inspection, oversight and regulatory programs, including oversight of operator licensing program activities when assigned, at assigned nuclear power plant facilities. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Directly overseeing NRC inspection activities, supporting the inspection, oversight, safety, and regulatory policy for operating reactors and programs of the Branch.
Directly managing Branch emergency response activities as assigned in the Regional Emergency Response Plan, ensuring readiness and responding promptly and appropriately to plant events and significant conditions. Managing the handling of allegations involving the tracking of allegation status, recommendations to allegations panels regarding actions to address the allegation, inspections and supporting investigations associated with the allegations.
Conducting briefings for NRC management, Public Affairs Officers, and State Liaison Officers to provide detailed information concerning activities, occurrences, and events of significance. Planning for and conducting interactions (including Annual Assessment Meetings) with interested and/or concerned members of the public and local government agencies regarding activities at assigned plants.
Implementing organizational change; supervising employees; facilitating resolution of policy, technical, and administrative issues; and planning and executing activities within the Branch's scope of responsibility and assisting the Division Director in the development and maintenance of operating plans, infrastructure documents, and policies.
Administering NRC human resources programs relative to employees under your supervision, to include performance management, staffing, and providing guidance, mentoring, coaching, and training for staff as needed.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's or higher degree in professional engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices in the field of engineering. Additional information regarding educational requirements may be found here: OPM Qualification Standards for Professional Engineering Position.
You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.
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mary.thompson@nrc.gov · 610-337-5141
This position is with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $156451 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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