Summary

Serves as member of Professional Staff (Nuclear Engineer). The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board offers unique opportunities to address complex environmental challenges of national and international importance while working on a team of professionals from a variety of scientific and technical disciplines.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Veterans
• Individuals with disabilities
• Military spouses
• Special authorities
  
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Family of overseas employees
  
  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
• Land and base management
  
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close on December 11, 2025, or until filled or cancelled. Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official after 36 days. The first referral will be sent on January 17, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until positions are filled. This announcement may close without prior notification.

Duties

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Nuclear Engineer will:

• Evaluate nuclear facility design, licensing, and construction plans to determine whether proposed facilities can be constructed and operated efficiently and meet the appropriate operational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the management of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, radioactive waste packaging, storage, and transportation; and the design, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear structures, systems, and components that are integral to nuclear facilities.
• Provide the Board with detailed information on developments in both the private and public sectors that can affect the direction of DOE's integrated waste management system for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, and analyze the technical, scientific, and regulatory effects of those developments.
• Provide authoritative technical advice and guidance to the Executive Director and to Board members on complex technical issues related to key decisions made by DOE. As requested by the Executive Director, the incumbent will draft correspondence and reports in response to inquiries from members of Congress and their staff, state and local governments, Federal agencies, Tribes, and interested public.
• Maintain a current knowledge of DOE efforts to implement its spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste program by attending DOE meetings, reviewing DOE documents, and interacting with DOE and contractor employees working in the program.
• Analyze DOE implementation plans and meets with appropriate DOE representatives to ascertain the status of DOE's implementation of approved Board recommendations.
• Interact with scientific groups and committees, other Federal agencies, Tribes or state and local governments to assist the Board in evaluating DOE activities and developing Board recommendations. When appropriate and as assigned by the Executive Director, represent the Board at technical meetings, in meetings with interested groups, and in interactions with members of Congress and their staff, and representatives of the Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office.
• Assist other professional staff members in executing their duties when assigned to do so.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

1. U.S. Citizenship Required.
2. May be required to complete background investigation and drug screening.
3. A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
4. Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
5. Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
6. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
7. All qualification requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
8. This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Therefore, if selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment to this position. This information will be required annually.
9. Relocation expenses or relocation incentives as described in 5 U.S.C. 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, agency policy, and available funding.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the mission, functions, responsibilities, and objectives of the Board.
• Superior communication, synthesis, and writing skills, including the ability to accurately summarize Board deliberations and prepare draft reports based on those deliberations in a timely manner.
• Ability to analyze information from multiple disciplines and communicate the results of the analyses clearly and effectively in written reports and presentations to Board members, Congress, and Department of Energy senior management, as appropriate.
• Familiarity with programs of other agencies and the legislation affecting them, including the Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including Board members and staff, and to assist with reviews being performed by other staff members.
• The necessary skills to organize teams, manage meetings, and supervise the production of reports and other documents.
• Familiarity with the U.S. program, programs in other countries, and international organizations involved in managing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
• Potential for effective participation in teams with respect to planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
• Relevant project experience may include participation on interdisciplinary teams, project management, and workshop coordination.

Education

• Should possess an advanced degree (preferably a doctorate) in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field and at least eight years of professional experience.
• Foreign Education: In order to demonstrate that education completed in other countries meets the qualification requirements, applicants must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs, and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. program. Otherwise, proof must be provided to show that full credit has been given for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.

For further information, visit:

(https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of the Board's staff will initially evaluate each application on the basis of the resume, the written statement, the most recent performance appraisal (if the applicant is a current or former federal employee), and any other documents submitted by the applicant to support the application. The evaluation process may also include calling references provided by the applicant. Based on this initial evaluation of the applications, the panel will recommend which candidate or candidates should be interviewed by an interview board. The interview board may include the Chair, other Board members, the Executive Director, and members of the Board staff. Candidates may be requested to provide additional documents and may also be required to demonstrate writing capabilities during the selection process. The Board may evaluate applications, identify one or more candidates to be interviewed, and extend one or more offer(s) of employment prior to the closing date for this job announcement.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  
  1. Résumé which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicating hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
  2. A written statement presenting the applicant's key qualifications, experience and skills and discussing how these relate to the required and desirable qualifications indicated above and the duties of the position.
  3. Current/Former Federal employees: Most recent Performance Appraisal.
  4. Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.g., STEP increase, etc.) You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent (career/career/conditional tenure) and competitive service eligibility to be considered. No award SF-50 will be accepted.
  5. Phone and e-mail contact details for three individuals familiar with the applicant's professional skills and experience. The applicant should indicate when those individuals might be contacted to request a letter of reference and/or a telephone call.
  6. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
  
  
  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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your application by mail or email and reference announcement number in the email subject line and in your cover letter.
  
  Applications by mail should be sent to:
  
  Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
  
  ATTN: Neysa M. Slater-Chandler
  
  Director of Administration
  
  2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 1300
  
  Arlington, VA 22201-3367
  
  703-235-4473
  
  Applications by e-mail should be sent to: resumes@nwtrb.gov
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Neysa Slater-Chandler
  
  Email
  
  resumes@nwtrb.gov
  
  Address
  
  Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
  
  2300 Clarendon Blvd
  
  Suite 1300
  
  Arlington, VA 22201-3367
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Please review the "HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED" section of this announcement.
  
  Fair & Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  
  The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Résumé which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicating hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
2. A written statement presenting the applicant's key qualifications, experience and skills and discussing how these relate to the required and desirable qualifications indicated above and the duties of the position.
3. Current/Former Federal employees: Most recent Performance Appraisal.
4. Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.g., STEP increase, etc.) You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent (career/career/conditional tenure) and competitive service eligibility to be considered. No award SF-50 will be accepted.
5. Phone and e-mail contact details for three individuals familiar with the applicant's professional skills and experience. The applicant should indicate when those individuals might be contacted to request a letter of reference and/or a telephone call.
6. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your application by mail or email and reference announcement number in the email subject line and in your cover letter.

Applications by mail should be sent to:

Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board

ATTN: Neysa M. Slater-Chandler

Director of Administration

2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 1300

Arlington, VA 22201-3367

703-235-4473

Applications by e-mail should be sent to: resumes@nwtrb.gov

Agency contact information

Neysa Slater-Chandler

Email

resumes@nwtrb.gov

Address

Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board

2300 Clarendon Blvd

Suite 1300

Arlington, VA 22201-3367

US

Next steps

Please review the "HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED" section of this announcement.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request