Summary This position is within the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), Office of the Technical Director. As an independent agency in the Executive Branch, the DNFSB oversees nuclear safety across the Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear weapons complex. These positions are open to all engineering disciplines but specifically interested in the following specialties: Fire Protection, Criticality Safety, Software Quality Assurance, Capital Project Safety Design, and Seismic/Earthquake. Responsibilities The duties listed below are categorized per DN Level: DN-II As assigned, reviews and analyzes facility and system design, operations, practices, and events related to nuclear safety within DOE's nuclear weapons complex and provides a written summary to the Technical Director or designated technical staff member. Conducts special studies, analyses, or reviews within area of expertise, as requested by the Technical Director or designated technical staff member. Conducts reviews of work products of consultants, DOE contractors, and others. Performs peer reviews of work products of colleagues, consultants, contractors, and others. Provides supportable feedback (including a well-reasoned basis for changes) to ensure professional work results. Stays abreast of individual specialty area(s). Participates in the preparation of staff reports and DNFSB technical reports. DN-III As directed and under regular supervision, identifies and recommends potential topics to review that support the agency's strategic plan and mission and have the potential to affect public health and safety. In this capacity, reviews and analyzes facility and system design, operations, practices, and events related to nuclear safety within DOE's nuclear weapons complex and provides a written summary to the Technical Director or designated technical staff member. As directed and under regular supervision, participates in special studies or analyses to address important agency mission activities. Interacts with all levels of the DNFSB's technical and support personnel to resolve problems and implement the DNFSB's oversight programs. Regularly provides technical advice and guidance within specialized area(s) of expertise to other members of the technical staff, the Technical Director, and DNFSB Members. Stays abreast of individual specialty area(s). Participates in the preparation of or authors staff reports and DNFSB technical reports. DN-IV Conducts and leads multi-disciplined technical teams at headquarters and at DOE sites to review and assess the adequacy of DOE policies, programs and activities relating to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of DOE's defense nuclear facilities. Serves as an expert in area(s) of responsibility. Provides technical advice and guidance to DNFSB members, executive leadership, and technical staff on technical issues. As directed, assesses emerging issues, trends, and/or innovations to continually improve within their area(s) of responsibility. Leads and/or participates in interactions with DOE and contractor leaders at headquarters or at DOE sites and facilities, leaders of scientific groups and committees, leaders at other federal agencies. Assists in identifying and developing appropriate DNFSB actions, including formal DNFSB recommendations. Identifies and proposes potential DOE facilities, activities, and programs for review and evaluation that are of major importance to the DNFSB and nation. Determines DOE's level of compliance with approved DNFSB recommendations. DN-V Conducts and leads multi-disciplined technical teams at headquarters and at DOE sites to review and assess the adequacy of DOE policies, programs and activities relating to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of DOE's defense nuclear facilities. Serves as a leading agency expert in area(s) of responsibility. Provides superior technical advice and guidance to DNFSB members, executive leadership, and technical staff on complex technical issues. Informs the cognizant Associate Technical Director of emerging safety or access issues that warrant timely engagement with DOE leadership. Leads interactions with high-level DOE and contractor leaders at headquarters or at DOE sites and facilities, leaders of scientific groups and committees, and leaders at other federal agencies. Assists in identifying and developing appropriate DNFSB actions, including formal DNFSB recommendations. Identifies and proposes potential DOE facilities, activities, and programs for review and evaluation that are of major importance to the DNFSB and nation. Determines DOE's level of compliance with approved DNFSB recommendations. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must pass a drug screening. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Qualifications In order to be qualified for this position, you must meet the basic requirement as noted below: Basic Requirement:(NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating.) A. A bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering. Acceptable disciplines include: Engineering Fields: Civil, Structural, Fire Protection, Reliability, Systems, Industrial, Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, and other related engineering majors. Mathematics and Science Fields: Seismology, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and other related majors. 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. OR 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. (You must submit licensure or registration for confirmation under this provision.) Written Test -- You must submit evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico under this provision. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-@type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Education If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may be required to serve a 2-year trial period. This assignment may be made permanent without further competition. This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position. If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to employment and must obtain and maintain a Q clearance after onboarding with the DNFSB. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DNFSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. Relocation expenses may be covered and are dependent on management approval.
