Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (MBF)

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 seeking a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (MBF). This critical national security role supports nuclear stockpile stewardship by leading specialized protective force personnel in the safe and secure transportation of classified and hazardous nuclear materials. The Lead Nuclear Materials Courier commands courier personnel on transportation missions involving nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material. The role requires assessing unexpected conditions and responding effectively to safety, security, resource, and environmental issues. The position involves operational, security, and tactical planning, directing agents during missions, and responding to suspicious incidents or potential adversaries. The position is covered by the Department of Energy's Human Reliability Program and requires continuing compliance with physical, psychological, weapons qualification, and first-aid training requirements. It involves carrying a firearm, substantial travel, and occasional exposure to explosives and radioactive or toxic materials. OST missions operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees participate in scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in federal service, i.e., NV-02 or GS-11.
Systems-level technical expertise in the functional requirements, capabilities, and operations of multiple security, safety, emergency management, and communications systems used in the safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons, components, and special nuclear materials.
Experience meeting the majority of the listed specialized-experience examples, including inspection, testing, and operation of complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices; inspection of shipment vehicles, cargo configurations, and tie-downs; or developing and leading tactical responses to specific threats.
U.S. citizenship.
Favorable suitability determination.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
Valid state motor vehicle operator's license before appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate specialties, including hazardous materials; must complete Class A CDL requirements during the training academy.
Satisfactory completion of a training academy.
Ability to carry a firearm and maintain qualifications on assigned weapons.
Meet ongoing physical requirements, weapons qualifications, and first-aid training requirements for couriers.
Meet Human Reliability Program requirements, including annual physical and psychological testing and evaluation and random drug and alcohol testing.
Subject to random drug testing.
Ability to travel 50% of the time.
Participation in scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
Resume must be no more than two pages.
Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Lead a sizable contingent of specialized protective force personnel.
Lead courier personnel assigned to specific transportation missions involving nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material.
Assess situations during mission operations and respond to unexpected environmental conditions, resource needs, and safety or security issues.
Contribute to employee performance appraisals and recommend personnel actions based on convoy performance.
Identify and obtain resources needed to accomplish mission requirements.
Develop and execute operational, security, and tactical plans for assigned convoys.
Direct and coordinate agents' work during mission operations.
Exercise command authority over widely dispersed agents and provide direction in response to suspicious incidents or during complex paramilitary tactics, techniques, and procedures intended to deter, disrupt, or detect potential adversaries.
Transport nuclear materials safely and securely as part of convoy operations.