Nuclear Engineer

U.S. Pacific Fleet • Bremerton, WA

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About The Position

You will serve as a Nuclear Engineer and instructor in Code 2340 within the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department of PSNS and IMF. You will develop and deliver Reactor Plant Qualification Training for engineers, technicians, and others, and evaluate student and course performance.

The role requires specialized professional engineering experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, including operational experience and technical training. The position may involve travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and may require extended travel on military and commercial aircraft. The position may require an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours to meet mission requirements. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entering duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check if newly employed by the Department of the Navy.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, as a professional engineer in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, including operational experience and technical training.
• Must meet the basic professional engineering education requirement through an acceptable engineering degree; qualifying engineering registration or licensure; passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written registration test; at least 60 semester hours of qualifying physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering coursework; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Design training courses to meet management training objectives.
• Present lectures and assist with student study materials.
• Prepare lesson plans, training aids, and examinations for Reactor Plant Qualification Training for engineers, technicians, and others.
• Review examination results and determine areas of student or course weakness.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the type of position.

What This Job Offers

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