Remote Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located in Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspection, Region IV Division of Reactor Safety, Regional Support Branch.
The supervisor is Jeffrey Josey.
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 Nuclear Systems Engineer/Scientist duties.
Such duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides advice and technical evaluation to NSIR/DIRO and Regional office staffs involving issues associated with the activities of NRC licensees and their facilities.
• Assigned as the cognizant NRC technical representative in the continuously staffed NRC Operations Center or Region IV Incident Response Center at least 10% of the time. In this capacity, directly receives, assesses, and responds to notifications of emergencies or reportable events occurring at NRC licensed facilities, radiological transportation accidents and other radiological events.
• Notifying appropriate NRC personnel and other government offices in accordance with established procedures and timely safety assessment of the event after immediate response actions are completed.
• This position requires working irregular working hours at least 10% per year. Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, are worked.

''IMPORTANT NOTE"
Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete training duties under instruction, formal classroom training, required NRC training and obtain certification as a Regional Operations Officer(ROO).
All ROOs must:
Successfully complete required ROO certification training program and required NRC training;
Successfully complete ROO training duties under instruction;
Successfully pass the ROO qualification board
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance;
Candidates hired at Grade 13 will be eligible for a non-competitive promotion to Grade 14 upon successful completion of the ROO certification program and meeting other qualifications /eligibility requirements.
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:

• 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 detailed knowledge of the operation and equipment related to nuclear power reactors including safety features, accident mitigation, and emergency response. Experience with direct responsibility for emergency communications involving complex technical issues and multiple organizations.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices in the general field of engineering or physical science with specific knowledge of nuclear reactor, fuel cycle, or materials facilities.
2. Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of health physics and/or systems engineering and their application to emergency preparedness and response.
3. Knowledge of NRC policies, plans, and practices in response to accidents at nuclear power plants, fuel cycle, or materials facilities.
4. Ability to work under stressful situations.
5. Ability to present technical information both orally and in writing.
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
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. 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.
You must meet basic education and professional knowledge requirements that apply to Federal engineering and sciences positions for the grade levels to which you are applying. This knowledge is met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering/science discipline from a school of engineering with at least one engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or by documenting how you meet the minimum OPM qualification standards for the 0801 Occupational Series or 1301 Occupational Series in addition to the specialized experience.
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 and sciences jobs is described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards. Note: It is your responsibility to furnish documentation that verifies you meet the basic education and professional knowledge requirements; in the absence of such documentation, you would be rated not qualified.
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 telework in accordance with agency policy.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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.