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Nuclear Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Portsmouth, Virginia, 23701, USA
Listing for: Department of the Navy
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Safety Engineer
  • Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: NUCLEAR ENGINEER with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will initiate, develop, apply, and evaluate new radiological/nuclear engineering techniques, approaches, and methods for radiological emergency procedures, operations, and/or facilities.
* You will develop plans and casualty procedures for response to and recovery from radiological emergency situations.
* You will oversee the training and certification of emergency response personnel within your AOR.
* You will assist senior management in development of the report and assessment of the drill response within your AOR.
* You will act as the POC for Emergency Response Preparations and coordinate drills and exercises with other divisions and outside agencies. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* This is a bargaining unit position.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
* You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
* Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. Qualifications GS-12:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience applying intensive knowledge to independently resolve complex issues in nuclear engineering, reactor plant design, operations, and materials.
* Experience independently conducting projects to design, develop, analyze, and evaluate new processes, systems, or techniques to advance procedures for radiological emergency operations or shipyard facilities.
* Experience reviewing technical procedures and work practices to adjust training methods and materials, ensuring they are in consonance with actual response operations.
* Experience evaluating radiation exposure data, performing dose assessments, and conducting comprehensive risk evaluations.
* Experience utilizing comprehensive knowledge of radiation protection standards, concepts, and regulations to assess radiological impact on personnel and recommend required corrective actions.
* Experience demonstrating advanced skill in working with people from various backgrounds and all organizational levels to plan improvements, supported by authoritative verbal and written communication abilities. GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Experience applying fundamental concepts, principles, theories, and practices of nuclear engineering, reactor plant design, operations, and materials under general guidance.
* Experience participating in projects to design, develop, analyze, and evaluate processes, systems, or techniques affecting radiological emergency operations or naval shipyard nuclear facilities.
* Experience assisting in the review of technical procedures, work practices in radiological emergencies, evaluation of radiation exposure data, dose assessment, and risk evaluation to support adjustments to training materials..
* Experience applying basic knowledge of radiation protection standards, concepts, and regulations to help assess…
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