Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF)

National Nuclear Security Administration • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) is hiring a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier to support nuclear stockpile stewardship. The role leads specialized protective force personnel in the safe and secure transportation of classified and hazardous nuclear materials and serves as a member of a Special Response Force (SRF) team tasked with pursuing and recovering cargo unlawfully removed from OST custody and control.

The position leads Courier personnel assigned to transportation missions (convoys) carrying nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material. It involves assessing changing conditions and safety or security issues, securing mission resources, developing and executing operational, security, and tactical plans, and directing agents during mission operations. The Lead Courier also contributes to performance appraisals and recommends personnel actions based on convoy performance.

This is a primary position covered by special retirement provisions. OST missions operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week; employees participate in scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events. Travel is 50%. The position requires carrying a firearm, maintaining qualifications on assigned weapons, and maintaining SRF qualification requirements. It is covered by the Human Reliability Program and includes recurring physical and psychological evaluations and random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level, specifically NV-03 (GS-12), in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience leading pursuit and recovery of cargo unlawfully removed from an OST shipment, using specialized SRF equipment, skills, and tactics.
• Experience in the majority of relevant areas, such as pursuit, containment, reconnaissance, hasty assault planning, breaching, and stronghold assault.
• Experience developing and leading tactical responses to specific threats.
• Experience serving as an Incident Commander or in an Incident Command System operational role to resolve transit contingencies, such as severe weather, traffic incidents, or security threats.
• Experience coordinating operational security and contingency response protocols with external law enforcement, military, or emergency service agencies.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance and receive a favorable suitability determination.
• Must possess or acquire a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate specialties, including hazardous materials.
• Must meet DOE physical requirements, weapons qualifications, and first aid training requirements on a continuing basis.
• Must maintain SRF qualifications and qualifications on assigned weapons.
• Subject to random drug testing, annual physical and psychological testing and evaluation, and random drug and alcohol testing under the Human Reliability Program.
• Must comply with Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
• Resume must be no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

• Serve on a Special Response Force (SRF) team tasked with pursuing and recovering cargo unlawfully removed from OST custody and control.
• Lead a sizable contingent of specialized protective force personnel.
• Assess situations and respond to changing environmental conditions, available resources, and unexpected safety and security issues.
• Lead Courier personnel assigned to convoy missions transporting nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material.
• Contribute to employee performance appraisals and recommend personnel actions based on convoy performance.
• Identify and obtain resources needed for mission requirements.
• Develop and execute operational, security, and tactical plans for assigned convoys.
• Direct and coordinate agents during mission operations.
• Exercise command authority over assigned agents and provide direction in response to suspicious incidents or complex paramilitary tactics and procedures intended to deter, disrupt, or detect potential adversaries.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.
• Carry a firearm and maintain qualifications on assigned weapons and required SRF qualifications.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed