General Engineer​/Physical Scientist

This position is in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Headquarters office, Rockville, MD, or in NRC’s Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, TN; or in NRC’s Offices in Naperville, IL;
King of Prussia, PA;
Atlanta, GA;
Arlington, TX.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proud to be ranked among the best places to work for compensation, work-life balance, and performance for mid-sized agencies in the Federal Government.

The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nation’s common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment.

Note:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will use Direct Hire Authority to fill vacancies for the General Engineering/Physical Scientist positions within the agency.

NRC employees have responsibilities that include:

• Protecting public health and safety
• Protecting the environment
• Protecting and safeguarding nuclear materials and plants in the interest of national security
• Assuring conformity with antitrust laws

Agency employees perform these functions through: standards-setting and rule making, technical reviews and studies; conduct of public hearings; issuance of authorizations, permits, and licenses; inspection, investigation, and enforcement; evaluation of operating experience; and confirmatory research.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level and series of the position.

This position is being filled using the agency's Direct Hire Authority and will be filled at either the GG-11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 grade level. Applications MAY BE periodically referred to Selecting Officials both during the open period and after the closing date of this vacancy.

All positions, dependent upon grade levels being filled, require some level of related experience and education.

In order to qualify for these positions, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

To qualify for GG-11:
Doctorate degree (PhD) in or related to an Engineering or Physical Science discipline OR Master’s Degree and one year of post degree work experience OR Bachelor’s degree and two years of post-degree work experience in or related to Engineering or Physical Science.

GG-12 and above:
Requires 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as work experience applying professional engineering and/or scientific disciplines required for the positions being filled.

The ideal candidate for these positions must demonstrate:

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you match the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide concise 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.

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)…