Direct Hire Public Notice - Health Physicist/Physical Scientist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority public notice covers positions in various organizations within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in the 1301 General Physical Science and/or 1306 Health Physics occupational series. Applications are placed in a resume database and may be considered by selecting officials during the notice period or after it closes. Duties vary by position, series, and grade level. NRC employees help protect public health and safety and the environment, safeguard nuclear materials and facilities in the interest of national security, and ensure conformity with antitrust laws. The agency carries out these responsibilities through standards-setting and rulemaking, technical reviews and studies, public hearings, authorizations, permits and licenses, inspections, investigations and enforcement, operating-experience evaluations, and confirmatory research.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the applicable qualifications by 30 calendar days after the notice closing date and before placement. Candidates must meet the Federal education and professional knowledge requirements for the applicable series and grade, as well as specialized-experience requirements. Grade GG-11 may be qualified for with a doctorate in or related to a physical science discipline, a master's degree plus one year of post-degree work experience, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of post-degree work experience in or related to physical science. GG-12 and above require one year of experience at the next lower Federal grade or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience applies professional scientific disciplines relevant to the positions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of applicable scientific requirements, policies, practices, and programs; ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and manage complex technical projects; ability to present technical information orally and in writing; and ability to develop and implement effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution approaches. Applicants must explain their relevant experience in their resume and may provide additional information in the supplemental vacancy question. Transcripts are required with the application. Education must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires evidence of U.S. equivalency, with documentation in English or accompanied by an English translation.

The position may be eligible for situational telework under agency policy. Employment is subject to drug testing, security and suitability requirements, and may involve confidential financial disclosure and security ownership restriction reporting. Selectees must complete a Declaration of Federal Employment and undergo a background investigation; a temporary waiver may permit starting work before clearance, subject to specified checks and subsequent favorable adjudication. A one- or two-year trial period is required, after which employment ends unless the employee receives written certification that continued employment advances the public interest. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application and hiring process.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the applicable qualifications no later than 30 calendar days after the public notice closing date and before placement.
• For GG-11: a Ph.D. in or related to a physical science discipline, or a master's degree plus one year of post-degree work experience, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of post-degree work experience in or related to physical science.
• For GG-12 and above: one year of experience at the next lower Federal grade level or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Meet the basic education and professional knowledge requirements for the applicable Federal science position and grade, including OPM standards for the 1301 General Physical Science and/or 1306 Health Physics occupational series.
• Provide transcripts with the application; transcripts must identify the school, student, degree, and award date if applicable. Education must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• For foreign education, provide proof that credentials are equivalent to U.S. education, including a credential evaluation when qualifying on foreign education; documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
• Describe specialized experience and how qualifications match the ideal-candidate criteria in the resume; additional information may be supplied through the supplemental vacancy question.
• All resume information must be true and accurate.
• Must pass drug testing and meet and maintain security and suitability requirements; selectees are subject to background investigation and required employment declarations.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment after the trial period.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable requirements, policies, practices, and programs relating to scientific areas such as nuclear reactors, the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear materials, nuclear waste, or risk assessment.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and manage complex, highly technical projects.
• Ability to present technical information orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Eligibility for a non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may be considered under a comparable NRC authority.

Responsibilities

• Support NRC responsibilities to protect public health and safety and the environment.
• Help protect and safeguard nuclear materials and plants in the interest of national security.
• Help assure conformity with antitrust laws.
• Perform agency functions through standards-setting and rulemaking, technical reviews and studies, public hearings, issuance of authorizations, permits and licenses, inspection, investigation and enforcement, evaluation of operating experience, and confirmatory research.
• Depending on the position and grade, apply professional scientific disciplines to relevant work; duties and responsibilities vary and may increase with grade level.

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: Mid Level