Branch Chief

Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Atlanta, GA

2d

About The Position

These positions are in the Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector (CNRI). The Branch Chief manages and oversees the NRC's inspection, oversight, and regulatory programs at assigned nuclear power plant facilities, including operator licensing program activities when assigned. The position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure and security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory trial period must successfully complete a two-year supervisory trial period. Multiple selections may be made.

The role includes overseeing inspection activities and supporting inspection, oversight, safety, and regulatory policy for operating reactors and Branch programs. The Branch Chief manages assigned emergency response activities, allegation handling, communications and briefings, public and local-government interactions, organizational change, and Branch operations. The role also supervises employees and administers relevant human resources programs, including performance management, staffing, mentoring, coaching, and training.

The position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. It is a drug-testing position, and the selectee must meet and maintain security and suitability requirements. Candidates must meet the qualifications no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date and before placement.

Requirements

• 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 demonstrating potential to provide effective leadership and ensure organizational effectiveness in work processes and resource and equipment utilization, and thorough knowledge of facility management and engineering methods, techniques, and practices associated with reactor testing, maintenance, engineering, and operational programs.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in professional engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating thorough knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to provide technical and programmatic leadership and effectively utilize human resources.
• Ability to lead technical staff, including formulating program goals and objectives, planning activities, establishing methods to evaluate work programs or procedures, and reviewing and evaluating technical findings and conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with NRC staff and management, licensees, other government agencies, elected officials, the public, press, and industry groups about varied, complex, and sometimes controversial technical problems.
• Knowledge of technical review and assessment techniques related to events, enforcement actions, and allegations sufficient to support investigations, special agency inspections, and emergency response.
• Knowledge of NRC regulations, regulatory guides, industry standards, NRC Manual chapters, and the NRC inspection program.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant operations and engineering disciplines sufficient to identify, analyze, and develop conclusions regarding plant performance assessments.
• Submit an official or unofficial college or university transcript with the application; transcripts must show the school name, student name, degree, and award date if applicable.
• Meet and maintain security and suitability requirements.
• Successfully complete a drug test.
• Complete a two-year supervisory trial period if one has not previously been completed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NRC inspection activities and support inspection, oversight, safety, and regulatory policy for operating reactors and Branch programs.
• Manage assigned Branch emergency response activities under the Regional Emergency Response Plan, maintaining readiness and responding to plant events and significant conditions.
• Manage allegations, including tracking their status, recommending actions to allegations panels, and conducting inspections or supporting investigations.
• Brief NRC management, Public Affairs Officers, and State Liaison Officers on significant activities, occurrences, and events.
• Plan and conduct interactions, including Annual Assessment Meetings, with concerned or interested members of the public and local government agencies regarding assigned plants.
• Implement organizational change, supervise employees, facilitate resolution of policy, technical, and administrative issues, and plan and execute Branch activities.
• Assist the Division Director in developing and maintaining operating plans, infrastructure documents, and policies.
• Administer human resources programs for supervised employees, including performance management and staffing, and provide guidance, mentoring, coaching, and training.

Benefits

• 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 a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
• Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager