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Reactor Inspector (Inservice Inspection)
Location:
Lisle, IL
Description:
Summary This/these position are located in the Division of Operating Reactor Safety, Lisle, Illinois. This/these positions are in the Bargaining Unit of the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. Duties As a Reactor Inspector, you will participate in formal classroom training and other developmental activities to gain certification as an NRC inspector. You will serve as a region-based inspector inspecting and evaluating a wide variety of licensee engineering programs, performance, and support activities for reactor facilities. Particular emphasis on mechanical systems and components, in-service inspection processes, and plant equipment degradation. A strong focus is placed on material selection; weld design and field installation; nondestructive and destructive examination of piping, plant equipment, and welds; degradation mechanisms, aging management; root cause evaluation of equipment, material, and weld failures; evaluation of degraded components for continued service including evaluation of wear rates, crack propagation, and impacts on component and safety system function. Substantive work is conducted at nuclear power plant sites with an emphasis on in plant observation and evaluation of equipment and interaction with facility engineers. Performs reactive inspections and assessments in response to events at nuclear facilities. Such duties include but are not limited to: Planning and preparing for the scope of assigned inspections to obtain sufficient information through direct observation and verification of licensee activities. Performing routine and complex inspections, allegations reviews, event response inspections, or area of emphasis inspections of reactor facilities to observe and assure conformance to NRC rules and regulations, inspection procedures, and orders. Preparing written reports of inspection findings to document whether the facility is being operated safely, whether the licensee's management control program is effective, and whether regulatory requirements are being satisfied. Performing miscellaneous duties in support of the region-based inspection program, including enforcement and performance assessment. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is a Drug Testing position. U.S. Citizenship Required Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires. Not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.Selectees are required to serve a two-year trial period to assess their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period.All information in your resume and responses to the vacancy questions must be true and accurate. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTION S REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications In addition to meeting the basic education requirements for professional engineering positions, as described below in the Education section, to qualify for this/these positions at the advertised grade level, you must meet the following: For GG-13: Generally, five+ years of post-bachelor's degree specialized experience or at least 3+ years of post master's degree professional engineering experience, one year of which is equivalent to the GG-12 level, where you applied relevant professional engineering disciplines. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as work experience in materials science and/or mechanical engineering sufficient to perform inspections at a nuclear power plant in the areas described in the duties section of this vacancy announcement. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.The ideal candidate will have experience performing inspections in at least one of the of the following areas as described below: Materials Science and/or Mechanical Engineering, including mechanical systems and components, in-service inspection processes, and plant equipment degradation. The ideal candidate also possesses the following: Demonstrated ability to independently identify or evaluate challenging, high level, and complex technical design and performance issues involving a variety of nuclear power plant mechanical equipment and to resolve such issues in a timely manner. The experience may include training and be associated with nuclear or nonnuclear power plants, nuclear material facilities, or major industrial processing facilities with the commercial, government, military, or research sectors. Demonstrated knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of at least one of the following (1) stress analysis involving piping, vessels, pumps, valves, structural supports, and/or similar mechanical components or structures; (2) nondestructive examination (NDE) of piping and mechanical components; or (3) in-service inspection of mechanical piping and components. Experience applying safety codes, regulations, or industry standards. The experience may have been associated with design, construction, operation, maintenance, or inspection/audits of nuclear or nonnuclear power plants, nuclear material facilities, or major industrial processing facilities with the commercial, government, military, or research sectors. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The experience may include training. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. We encourage you to submit a thorough resume targeted to address your skills and abilities against the Ideal Candidate Descriptors listed in the Qualification Section of this vacancy announcement. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You may for this vacancy. Required Documents List of supplemental material that may be applicable:If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.You must include an unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. If you fail to submit transcripts with your application you will be considered ineligible and will not receive further consideration. NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9b46ae7e-261a-4099-bb0d-310ca091e48c
Company:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Industry:
Other
Posted:
February 7 on Professional Diversity Network
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