Summary Positions are located in: Region I, Division of Radiological Safety and Security, King of Prussia, PA Region II, Division of Reactor Safety, Atlanta, GA Region III, Division of Radiological Safety and Security, Lisle, IL Region IV, Division of Radiological Safety and Security, Arlington, TX These positions are being filled via Direct Hire Authority. These positions are in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. Responsibilities The successful candidate will perform some or all of the full range of radiological and environmental protection licensing activities and/or serve as an inspector to plan, conduct, report and integrate findings associated with radiation protection inspections of active and/or decommissioning light-water reactor facilities, medical facilities, materials facilities using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear materials and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI). Such duties may include, but are not limited to: Review license applications for all uses of byproduct, source and special nuclear material other than nuclear power production. Perform routine and complex inspections of operating and/or decommissioning reactor facilities, including ISFSI to observe and assure conformance to NRC rules and regulations. Perform routine planned and reactive inspections of materials licensees to ascertain conformity with design and other criteria, evaluate the adequacy of licensee controls and provisions for radiological and environmental safety. Recommend enforcement action with regional management approval when inspection findings indicate a significant violation of the license or NRC rules and regulations. Prepare inspection reports to document whether the facility is being operated safely, the licensee’s management control program is effective, and regulatory requirements are being met. Selectees will be assigned to work in the Region I Office in King of Prussia, PA, Region II Office in Atlanta GA, Region III Office in Lisle, IL, or Region IV Office in Arlington, TX, based upon geographic preference indicated in their application. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is a Drug Testing position. U.S. Citizenship Required Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. Not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. Subject to security ownership restriction reporting at GG-12 and GG-13. You 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. Selectees are required to serve a two-year trial period to assess their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period. Qualifications In addition to the basic education requirements, to qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to 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 specific knowledge in and recent experience with programs that require work with radiological safety programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials, in areas of medical, industrial, academic and/or decommissioning (material use or reactor operations). You should also have recent experience associated with a regulatory program focused on safety and the ability to present technical information orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be included in your resume. To meet the level of experience for the GG-11 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-09 level OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree OR a Ph.D OR equivalent doctoral degree. To meet the level of experience for the GG-12 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-11 level. To meet the level of experience for the GG-13 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-12 level. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices in the field of health physics and radiation safety, and in the implementation of programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials in the areas of medical, industrial, academic, decommissioning (material use or reactor operations), or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSIs). Demonstrated ability to perform evaluation and analysis of radiological health hazards, or remediation of either byproduct, source or special nuclear material. Demonstrated knowledge of NRC rules and regulations related to the radiation protection aspects in the licensing and inspection of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials. Demonstrated ability to present technical information both orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. Education A. Bachelor's Degree: Natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described above. More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal health physicist positions are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website: OPM Qualification standards - 1306 series You must include a copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Additional Information The duty locations of these positions are King of Prussia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Lisle, IL; or Arlington, TX. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules are approved on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable. Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement. Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: FedsHireVets The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 287-0745 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Selectee's will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.