This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards, Division of Materials Safety, Security, and State Programs, State Agreement and Liasion Programs Branch. The supervisor is Adelaide Giantelli. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Leads, coordinates, and manages activities associated with the NRC Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP), including scheduling and IMPEP reviews, overseeing evaluation team activities, developing findings and recommendations, and ensuring consistent and effective implementation of IMPEP policies and procedures across the NRC and Agreement States.
Coordinates Management Review Board (MRB) processes, preparing supporting materials, facilitating MRB deliberations, and ensuring timely documentation and communication of MRB decisions. Interacts with Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations, national and international standards setting organizations, and members of the public to accomplish Agency mission and represent NRC actions as appropriate.
Advises management and staff on issues and policies associated with NRC's regulation and oversight of byproduct materials. Assists with programmatic direction of materials uses associated with academic and industrial uses of byproduct materials, including technical assistance to the Regions, and Agreement States.
Supports efforts to develop policies and procedures and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness in the branch function and program areas. Provides advice to supervisor and staff and assists supervisor in organizing and accomplishing work, coaching, mentoring, and training junior staff. Is responsible for managing projects and resolving highly complex, critical, or controversial program policy, licensing, inspection, or oversight issues.
In order to qualify for this position which falls under the following occupational series 0801 or 1301, you must meet the following education requirements: Qualification for 0801 Series: Basic Requirements: 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 one of the following: Professional registration or licensure Written Test Specified academic courses Related curriculum More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs are described in the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following Web site: OPM Qualification Standards for 0800 Professional Engineering Positions Qualification for 1301 Series: Basic Requirements: 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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Denise.Baker@nrc.gov · 404-997-4815
This position is with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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