NAVWAR · 1 day ago
NUCLEAR ENGINEER
Portsmouth, VA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expNAVWAR is seeking a Senior Nuclear Engineer for the Nuclear Facilities and Waste Engineering Division at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The role involves maintaining liaison with production personnel, preparing and reviewing technical documents, and providing on-the-job training to new employees while ensuring compliance with safety and technical requirements.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will maintain close liaison with production personnel and resolving technical problems identified during the production Phase of a job
You will prepare, review and approve of off station correspondence to resolve drawing, procedure, or equipment problems, or to propose improvements
You will give on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices
You will prepare, review, and approve technical work and administrative documents in support of reactor plant procedures for technical content, radiological controls, and compliance with all NAVSERA technical and safety requirements
Qualification
Required
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
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level
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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
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
You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices and techniques related to the design, installation, operation and maintenance of nuclear powered naval vessels, support and auxiliary systems and support facilities
Experience organizing and leading teams to plan and execute complex projects, resolve highly complex technical issues and integrate the work of several support organizations to meet schedule constraint
Experience interpreting/evaluating engineering drawings/specifications/technical data packages as well as the planning/construction of nuclear facilities
Experience providing Submarine Tender support, AS (X) design and Corporate DMD support
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree
Transcripts must be provided at the time of application
Benefits
Access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
NAVWAR
NAVWAR's mission is to identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition and other national missions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Phipps
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Malcolm Potts
Chief Of Staff and Chief Operating Officer, Fleet Readiness Directorate
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