Nuclear Materials Courier

National Nuclear Security Administration • Albuquerque, NM

16h

About The Position

Nuclear Materials Couriers serve as members of a specialized protective force responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous materials, including nuclear weapons, components, test assemblies, and strategic quantities of weapons-grade special nuclear materials. The work includes operating government-owned motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers, and integrating security, health and safety, emergency management, and law-enforcement methods to respond to potential natural and man-made threats.

Couriers participate in security planning before departures, assess shipment-security factors during convoy operations, and coordinate with Federal, state, and local law enforcement and first responders regarding potential criminal or terrorist threats. They provide the force necessary—including, when required, the use of deadly force—to prevent theft, sabotage, or unauthorized takeover, and respond to unexpected environmental, resource, safety, and security issues.

The mission operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Employees participate in scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events. Selected candidates attend a training academy at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, where instruction includes firearms, tractor-trailer operations, tactics, and other field and classroom training. Candidates must meet performance requirements throughout training, including weapons qualification and physical fitness standards, and complete the requirements for a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A).

Requirements

• United States citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7 or equivalent) in Federal service, involving knowledge of laws and regulations, law-and-order practices, protection of life and property, and the ability to communicate and apply those practices. Qualifying experience may include regular security or guard duties protecting property and lives.
• At least 21 years of age at appointment and under age 40 at appointment, except for applicants with current covered service for comparable special retirement or those claiming veterans preference.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification under the Department of Energy Human Reliability Program.
• Pass a comprehensive medical examination and psychological evaluation and continue to meet the requirements throughout employment.
• Meet physical fitness standards semi-annually: run one mile in 8 minutes, 30 seconds or less and complete a 40-yard sprint from a prone position in 8 seconds or less.
• Successfully complete the training academy and maintain firearms qualifications, including day and night qualification on assigned weapons.
• Possess or acquire a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license before appointment, have a satisfactory driving record, and complete Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) requirements during the academy.
• Meet first aid training requirements.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Receive a favorable suitability determination and successfully complete a background investigation.
• Provide two forms of identification under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12).
• Comply with Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Be able to perform the duties without hazard to oneself or others, subject to the stated medical requirements and reasonable accommodation provisions.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

• An active Top Secret or Q clearance may expedite appointment.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant, subject to agency policy and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely transport classified and/or hazardous materials, including nuclear weapons, components, test assemblies, and strategic quantities of weapons-grade special nuclear materials.
• Operate government-owned motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers, in support of convoy missions.
• Apply security, health and safety, emergency management, and law-enforcement methods to respond to potential natural and man-made threats.
• Participate in security planning before trip departures and assess shipment-security issues during convoy operations.
• Coordinate with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and first responders concerning potential criminal or terrorist threats to the mission.
• Use necessary force, up to and including deadly force, to prevent theft, sabotage, or takeover by unauthorized persons or groups.
• Respond to unexpected environmental, resource, safety, and security issues during mission operations.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.
• Carry a firearm and maintain qualifications on assigned weapons.
• Complete academy training, including firearms, tractor-trailer operations, tactics, field and classroom instruction, physical fitness testing, and Commercial Driver’s License requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Travel and per diem expenses provided during the candidate training academy.
• Government dormitory lodging during academy attendance.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant, subject to agency policy and applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed