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A successful candidate in this position will serve as a lead technical authority to monitor, provide advice on, and evaluate all aspects of operations of nuclear and/or hazardous facilities at the Pantex and Y-12 sites, and for ensuring the adequacy of communications between the management and operating (M&O) contractor and NNSA management. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
As a Lead Operations Engineer/Lead Operations Physical Scientist, you will:
- Supports the Agency by providing expert advice and support to them in the areas of operations, production, and nuclear safety oversight. Responsible for coordinating contractor oversight on daily operations by assigned Facility Representatives.
- Responsible for coordinating contractor oversight on daily operations for nuclear and non-nuclear hazardous facilities and providing expert operational oversight guidance to all NPO organizations. Coordinates with NPO organizations and contractor staff and management on all aspects of operational, maintenance, and production activities. Responsible for contractor management control systems and procedures related to DOE/NNSA and national nuclear, radiological and/or hazardous material management, and environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, and contractual obligations.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (NN-03 pay band level or the GS-13 level).
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying nuclear safety, conduct of operations, explosive safety, radiological or industrial safety, and/or environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, providing thoroughly sound technical advice that directly affects the safety and well-being of Federal and contractor employees. Examples of specialized experience can include: leading technical evaluations or assessmentsor audits or surveillances,and conducting safety or quality assurance analysis of industrial, nuclear or non-nuclear facility operating systems and design; and/or construction; and
preparing, reviewing and finalizing evaluations or assessments of facility maintenance or facility operations activities; and
analyzing performance trends and examining records and activities to determine strengths and weaknesses in contractor performance. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.DO NOTwrite "see resume" in your application! Technical/Programmatic:The incumbent must have expert knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Facility Representative Program, Startup/Restart of Nuclear Facilities, Occurrence Reporting orders and integrating directions from HQ, the federal and commercial environments, and laws applying to safe and secure operations as necessary. . Policies:Knowledge of organizational policies and orders, and national codes, regulations and standards in the areas of industrial safety, environmental protection, worker health and safety, nuclear/nuclear explosive safety, and/or quality assurance. Communication /Oral & Written: Skill and ability in communicating orally in order to maintain constant surveillance and effective communications with M&O contractors, site managers, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.Skill and ability in communicating in writing in order to maintain constant surveillance and effective communications with M&O contractors, site managers, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and other stakeholders "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Pay Range
$107,807.00 - $164,858.00