Supervisory Nuclear Engineer

U.S. Pacific Fleet•Bremerton, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Supervisory Nuclear Engineer for Code 2300 in the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department (NEPD), Code 2330, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Provide administrative and technical supervision for a branch, including first-line supervision of subordinate nuclear engineers and technicians. The position involves leadership, technical direction, workload management, and support of nuclear engineering work related to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and nuclear systems. Work is performed in environments where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present, including fumes, dust, heat, radiation, and chemicals. The position requires medical surveillance and continuous use of personal protective equipment in designated settings. Travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites. The role may involve extended travel on military and commercial aircraft, rotating shifts, and an uncommon work tour that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime, night differential pay, or unusual duty hours may be required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, as a professional engineer providing leadership and technical direction for nuclear engineering projects supporting repair, maintenance, overhaul, testing, or inactivation of nuclear-powered ships or submarines.
Meet the basic engineering education or qualification requirements through one of the listed pathways: a qualifying professional engineering degree; current EI, EIT, or PE registration; passing the FE examination or another qualifying written registration examination; at least 60 semester hours of specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering coursework; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Participate in required medical surveillance programs and wear required personal protective equipment continuously.
Be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods when required.
Review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
Be able to work rotating shifts and an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work overtime or unusual duty hours as required.
Be able to work in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents and exposure to high noise levels.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and technical supervision for a branch within the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department.
Provide first-line supervision for subordinate nuclear engineers and technicians assigned to the branch.
Use coaching, encouragement, mentoring, and direction to lead employees.
Promote collaboration and teamwork.
Promote and facilitate continuous learning and development of branch employees.
Participate in developing training for the branch, division, and department.
Develop advanced knowledge of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and nuclear systems.
For first-time nuclear work, approve preliminary accomplishment plans and risk assessments before management review and approval.
Ensure safety regulations are followed and required personal protective equipment is worn in required areas and on the deck plate.
Make risk-based decisions and identify and mitigate risk effectively.
Investigate and resolve deficiencies using a systems approach, considering the immediate problem, underlying causes, and other potentially affected areas.
Continually assess branch workload and address imbalances through overtime, resource allocation, and efficiency improvements.