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Duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Reactor Technology Training Branch Chief duties. As the RTTB Branch Chief, you will manage the NRC Reactor Technology Training Program, which is required to support the Agency's licensing, inspection and regulatory responsibilities. Such duties include but are not limited to : Directs the work within the Reactor Technology Training component and is responsible for the development and implementation of programs to meet the training needs defined by formal NRC staff qualification and training programs. Directs the development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation of a reactor technology curriculum in each of the General Electric, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, Babcock and Wilcox, and advanced reactor vendor designs. Manages the accomplishment of a spectrum of classroom, web-based (on-line and virtual), and full scope simulator courses to meet the cumulative reactor technology training needs of the NRC staff. Provides expert technical assistance to NRC, other government agencies, and foreign regulatory agencies regarding reactor operations, training standards, and programs.

Requirements

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience which demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of commercial Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) facilities, particularly in the areas of systems design, instrumentation and control, risk insights, plant operations, operating requirements, technical specifications, and transient response and/or subsequent relevant experience. Examples of relevant experience may include performance as an NRC operations inspector, NRC operator license examiner, industry Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) or training instructor, startup engineer, or licensing project manager. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge and understanding of reactor operations, engineering, radiation protection, safeguards, and fuel cycle technology based on General Electric, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, Babcock and Wilcox, and advanced reactor vendor designs as would be gained from processing a previous reactor operating license or other experience. Knowledge of the principles of design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training and developmental programs; and the ability to exercise these areas to plan, organize, and direct programs with a board spectrum of classroom, web-based and experiential training activities to meet the learning and development needs of the Nuclear Regulator staff effectively and efficiently. Knowledge of current training practices and theories (such as Kirkpatrick's Model, Phillip's ROI Model, Kaufman's Evaluation, Anderson's Model, etc.) and/or your experience in developing effective evaluation programs of training and qualification programs required by managerial, scientific, and administrative staff involving highly diversified disciplines and functions. Strong ability to provide leadership and effectively utilize human resources in leading technical staff; providing clear direction; evaluating outcomes; providing effective performance feedback; mentoring and developing technical staff; working across organizational lines to develop agency positions for unique or well-defined activities; and/or leading organizational change and improvement activities and supporting others in the same. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

Qualification for 1701, General Education and Training series basic requirements: 1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. OR 2. Combination of education and experience: Experience in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. 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) please submit transcripts for each degree. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Other Information

This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.