This position is located in Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector. The supervisor is Julio Lara, RII Regional Administrator. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
The successful candidate will serve as CNRI, RII principal liaison between the NRC and State governments, local governments and regional Federal agencies, on matters of mutual interest in the regulation of nuclear materials, and facilities to protect public health and safety.
Duties include but are not limited to: Maintains continual contact with states, through the Governor-appointed State Liaison Officer and other state officials, as well as appropriate local governments to provide information on NRC programs, answer questions, provide NRC documents of interest, resolve conflicts, and develop support for, and participation in NRC activities.
Provides regular updates to interested Federal agency officials on the status of NRC and other regulatory related activities. Coordinates regulatory activities with the regional staff of other Federal agencies.
Represents the NRC, or coordinates the representation of the NRC, at certain state, local, and regional meetings with high level state officials, including legislative hearings and meetings of various intergovernmental and quasi-governmental councils and commissions operating at the state or at the regional level.
Basic education requirements for the 0801 series: Degree: Engineering.
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by meeting additional OPM requirements.
Basic education requirements for the 1301 series: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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 $133007 – $172915/yr.
This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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