Special Assistant For Executive Order Implementation

Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director for Operations and assists the Executive Director for Operations (EDO) with planning, managing, controlling, and coordinating the agency’s operational and administrative activities to ensure timely and effective implementation of Executive Orders. The position serves as the EDO’s principal advisor and personal representative on these matters, keeps the EDO informed of Executive Order-related activities, and supports coordination across the agency. The position is subject to public financial disclosure and security ownership restriction reporting requirements. The supervisor is Michael F. King.

The role attends policy discussions, planning groups, staff meetings, and confidential meetings to stay informed about agency scientific issues and coordinate resulting actions. Applicants must demonstrate senior executive-level leadership and management capability, along with the listed professional/technical and executive core qualifications. A resume of no more than two pages must demonstrate the relevant experience and qualifications. The position requires U.S. citizenship, drug testing, and the ability to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements. A one-year probation period applies.

This is a Senior Executive Service position. Actual salary may vary according to the selectee’s qualifications, compensation, and the scope and complexity of the position. Situational telework may be available under agency policy. The announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements; a transferable security clearance or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires, subject to the stated temporary waiver provisions.
• Must pass drug testing; the position is subject to pre-appointment drug testing.
• Must serve a one-year probation period and receive written certification for continued employment after the trial period.
• Must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive-level managerial capability and directly related to the position’s qualifications; this experience is typically gained at or above the equivalent of GS-15.
• Must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications in a resume not exceeding two pages.
• PTQ 1: Comprehensive knowledge of national nuclear policy, the regulatory program and process, the regulated industry, NRC’s regulatory role in licensing nuclear facilities, and current nuclear technical issues and their operational and administrative impacts.
• PTQ 2: Thorough understanding of the agency’s mission and programs, relationships between Commission policies and other Executive agencies’ policies and objectives, NRC program history, and NRC organizational functions, authorities, and relationships.
• PTQ 3: Ability to direct oversight and coordination of a broad range of complex technical, policy, and program activities; manage diverse responsibilities with significant policy implications; perform in a high-visibility, uncertain operational environment with long-term consequences; and advise senior officials authoritatively.
• ECQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution, the rule of law, and service to the American people.
• ECQ 2: Ability to manage resources strategically and efficiently, budget effectively, reduce wasteful spending, and improve efficiency through process and technology upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to produce exceptional-quality work effectively and reliably.
• ECQ 4: Ability to lead and inspire people toward organizational vision, mission, and goals; foster high performance and accountability; lead through change; and hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Ability to achieve individual and organizational results and align them with goals set by superiors.
• For the General Physical Science Series, 1301, meet the specified education requirement: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or the described qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For Professional Engineering Positions, 0800, meet the specified engineering degree requirement or one of the described education-and-experience alternatives.
• Submit official or unofficial college/university transcripts verifying education. Foreign education must be supported by an equivalency evaluation; documentation must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
• All information in the resume must be true and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director for Operations with planning, managing, controlling, and coordinating the agency’s operational and administrative activities to ensure timely and effective implementation of Executive Orders.
• Manage, coordinate, and follow up on inquiries and action items with officials.
• Periodically brief the EDO on major items of concern and keep the EDO informed of Executive Order-related activities.
• Serve as the EDO’s principal advisor and personal representative on the planning, management, control, and coordination of agency operational and administrative activities related to Executive Order implementation.
• Attend policy discussions, planning groups, staff meetings, and special confidential meetings to stay informed about agency scientific issues and coordinate resulting action items.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
• Annual vacation leave and paid sick leave
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Transit benefits

What This Job Offers

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