Senior Enforcement Specialist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Region I Division of Reactor Safety. The selectee may work in their current NRC office location. The position serves as CNRI's top functional staff specialist in administering NRC enforcement policies for NRC-licensed facilities, materials, and activities. It is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Regional enforcement program and may require expert testimony in support of contested enforcement cases. The supervisor is Sherlyn Haney, Branch Chief. The position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting and security ownership restriction reporting requirements, drug testing, and security and suitability requirements. Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy.

Requirements

Have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Have professional experience providing a thorough, current understanding of principles, theories, and practices in one or more relevant fields of physical science or engineering.
Have experience applying scientific and technical principles, requirements, and practices to factual findings for the purpose of preparing and defending enforcement actions.
Meet the position qualifications no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
Meet and maintain security and suitability requirements.
Complete drug testing for this position.
Submit official or unofficial transcripts documenting education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be supported by an equivalency evaluation, and documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Demonstrate knowledge of theories, principles, and practices related to nuclear power plants or radiation safety as it relates to the nuclear materials program.
Demonstrate ability to negotiate positions and resolve differing views to reach consensus.
Demonstrate clear and effective oral and written communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, government agencies, professional committees, and coworkers.
Demonstrate knowledge of the NRC regulatory program, licensing, or inspection and enforcement techniques and standards.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate policy issues arising from assigned projects and propose policy, procedure, or requirement changes to management.
Address specialized experience and desired qualifications in the resume; applicants may also provide additional information in the supplemental vacancy question.

Responsibilities

Evaluate enforcement cases requiring concurrence from reactor and materials program offices and the Office of General Counsel, including cases involving civil penalties, orders, and Severity Level I, II, or III violations.
Prepare initial drafts of appropriate enforcement documents for assigned cases requiring concurrence from reactor and materials program offices and the Office of General Counsel.
Prepare confirmatory action letters to licensees, letters closing out the terms of an Order, press releases concerning escalated enforcement actions, and referrals to the Division of Investigations.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Regional enforcement program.
Prepare expert testimony, as needed, in support of contested enforcement cases.