General Engineer (Developmental)

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board • Washington, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) in the Office of the Technical Director. DNFSB is an independent Executive Branch agency responsible for overseeing nuclear safety across the Department of Energy's nuclear weapons complex. Summer scholars collaborate with nuclear safety experts on technical challenges affecting the safety of the public and workforce. The scholar reports to the Deputy Technical Director and works under the guidance of technical staff mentors. The temporary appointment may be extended up to a maximum total period of two years or terminated at management discretion. The assignment may be made permanent without further competition, but selection does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or noncompetitive conversion to a career-conditional appointment. Positions are for May through August 2027. Duties are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster, and the position allows a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in engineering, mathematics, or science at an ABET-accredited institution.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.
• Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation and obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting for the duration of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and test negative before entering on duty.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Submit a resume no longer than two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed if a longer resume is submitted.
• Meet all conditions of employment specified in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical assignments.
• Perform professional tasks and communicate progress, challenges, and recommendations to the supervisor and technical staff mentors.
• Interact with DNFSB administrative, technical, and legal staff, as well as DOE officials and contractors, to exchange information on safety-related issues.
• Review safety basis documentation.
• Research design, operational, and functional requirements within the DOE directives system or national standards.
• Perform calculations and computer modeling of processes and systems at defense nuclear facilities.
• Visit defense nuclear facilities to discuss safety issues with site technical personnel.
• Write reports documenting the results of reviews, discussions, calculations, and modeling.
• Document findings and brief results to agency leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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