U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) · 1 day ago
General Engineer/Physical Scientist
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $206K/yr
1+ years expThe US National Nuclear Security Administration is seeking a General Engineer/Physical Scientist for their Nevada Field Office. The role focuses on overseeing nuclear safety management programs and ensuring compliance with criticality safety regulations at the Nevada National Security Site.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO) nuclear safety management programs. Supports the process for evaluating and engaging senior management in nuclear criticality safety risk acceptance decisions and providing advice on the protection of the public health and safety from the potential adverse effects of national defense related activities and operations
Implements NNSA/NFO oversight requirements and guidance to ensure contractors' compliance and acceptable performance. The incumbent will gather information and analyze nuclear safety performance trends to ensure that nuclear facility issues are identified and resolved before resulting in operational problems
Leads special work authorization processes related to nuclear criticality safety basis. The incumbent works through an Integrated Safety Management System to ensure work is properly analyzed, hazards and controls are appropriately identified and effectively implemented lessons learned are analyzed, identified, and integrated into subsequent work planning and execution
The incumbent utilizes technical expertise and broad experience in assigned program area in dealing with extremely broad and complex nuclear safety issues which are further complicated by such factors as the wide geographical dispersion of facilities and activities involved, and the multiplicity of performing organizations, authorizes, policies, and controls
The incumbent will utilize the results of assessments. program reviews, or feasibility studies and incorporated lessons learned into directives covering new and innovative approaches, technologies, and methods for enhancing the assessment of nuclear safety. The incumbent is a recognized expert in nuclear criticality analysis and the operation of nuclear safety systems and components and in the design, start-up, operation, and decommissioning of defense nuclear and radiological facilities
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
Subject to Random Drug Testing
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Favorable suitability determination required
Financial Disclosure is required
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance
You must be a United States Citizen
This employer participates in the e-Verify program
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements
Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification
A two (2) year trial period may be required
To meet the basic qualification requirements for General Engineer/Physical Scientist, EN-0801/1301-04, a candidate's application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade in the Federal Service, i.e., EN-03, GS-13, or NQ-03 in managing or conducting oversight of the implementation of safety management programs for high-hazard facilities (e.g., nuclear, chemical, explosives) to ensure regulatory compliance of facility operations
Experience conducting oversight activities of high hazard operations
Experience as a subject matter expert implementing or evaluating safety management programs for high-hazard facilities (e.g., nuclear, chemical, explosives)
Experience with developing Documented Safety Analysis (DSAs)/Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), implementing, or performing oversight of 10 CFR 830 requirements
Experience with conducting formal audits and assessments of high-hazard facilities or activities independently, leading teams, or participating as a Team Member
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement
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
A. 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
B. 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
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
If selected, official transcripts will be required
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The mission of the Department of Energy is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
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