Entry Level Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Walkersville, MD

Summary
This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards, Division of Fuel Cycle, Fuel Facility Licensing Branch 2.
The supervisor is Tekia Govan.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
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Duties
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The successful candidate will perform the full range of Fire Protection Engineer duties.
Such duties include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and evaluating, regarding the safety consequences of fire, applications for source and special
  nuclear material licenses, safety analysis reports, and environmental reports for fuel cycle facilities
  engaged in nuclear fuel fabrication, chemical processing of nuclear materials, enrichment, scrap
  recovery, and waste processing.
• Recommending and developing NRC policy and assists in the drafting of regulations, standards, procedures,
  and guides governing the Commission's regulatory program.
• Evaluating, regarding fire safety, the applicant's technical qualifications, including the training and
  experience of the members of the applicant's staff, to operate nuclear facilities in a manner that protects
  public health and the environment and minimizes danger to life and property.
• Evaluating licensee administrative programs, staffing, procedures, and equipment for adequacy of
  identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of fire hazards.
• Making recommendations to management on programs and approaches needed to develop and maintain
  effective NRC fire safety policies, regulations, guidance, and programs. Makes professional
  presentations to other Agency offices as necessary to ensure effective communication.
• Preparing technical reports, documents, and publications as necessary to promote, support, and describe
  the NRC fire safety program.
• Maintaining technical knowledge of the fire hazards of licensed facility operations and identifies needed
  research work to appropriately understand and address any special issues that may arise. Advises
  management on matters involving application of fire safety principles to complex processes and
  equipment.
• Preparing written reports or technical publications, such as safety evaluation reports and environmental
  assessments, regarding the results of the evaluations and analyses which set forth the incumbent's
  conclusions and/or recommendations tor licensing action.
• Communicating with NRC staff and management, licensees, other Federal agencies, State and local
  officials, media, and members of the public regarding fire safety. Prepares responses to inquiries about
  Congressional, public, and others' concerns in matters of fuel cycle safety.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
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:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position
• Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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:
Knowledge and/or experience as a technical expert reviewer for fire safety aspects of licensing applications for nuclear fuel cycle facilities; knowledge of fire protection programs and the effects of fires/explosions on structures, systems, and components that are important to safety; experience in developing safety evaluation reports; and experience in developing policy, standards, and guidance.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Fire Protection Engineering Expertise for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform Licensing Review, Regulatory Compliance, and Technical Documentation.
3. Demonstrated experience with Integrated Hazard Analysis and Interdisciplinary Coordination.
4. Demonstrated experience with Policy, Standards, Guidance, and Rulemaking Support.
5. Demonstrated experience with Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Expert Testimony.

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. 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
Candidates for Federal Government professional engineering positions must meet certain basic professional knowledge requirements. Generally these knowledge requirements are met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, metallurgical, materials, nuclear, structural, chemical, electrical) from a school of engineering with at least one professional engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). However, if you do not possess such a professional engineering degree, you may still satisfy the professional knowledge requirements if you have current Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S. State or Territory; or if you successfully passed an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) written examination administered by a State Board of Engineering Examiners; or if you have either a related professional degree or at least 60 semester hours of specified engineering-related college courses COMBINED WITH at least a year of professional engineering work experience performed under professional engineer supervision and guidance.
Note: Engineering technology degrees are not generally qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of the individual's professional knowledge (e.g., current P.E. license or EIT examination results, as discussed above).
More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following Web site:
OPM Qualification Standards for 0800 Professional Engineering Positions 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.
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.
Additional information
This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within the agency.
Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.
If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.