Background

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) The NRC prides itself on creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership, training, teamwork and work life balance. Begin a challenging career as part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry, and research.

Duties:

This is a General Engineer/Physical Scientist entry-level career opportunity located in a regional office setting Region III Naperville, IL.

Applications are being accepted from entry-level engineers and scientists who have recently graduated and have less than one (1) year of professional engineering or physical science work experience OR will be graduating between December 2024 and June 2025 to fill future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed at the end of the open period and for up to 90 days after the vacancy closing date.

Responsibilities include:

protecting public health and safety;
protecting the environment;
protecting and safeguarding nuclear materials and the safe operation of nuclear power plants in the interest of national security;
and assuring conformity with antitrust laws.

NRC Regional Office employees perform these functions through: engineering and nuclear materials technical reviews; materials licensing reviews; reactor and nuclear materials inspection, investigation, and enforcement; and evaluation of the safe operation of nuclear power reactors.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level and series of the position.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirements (see below) for either the GG-801 (engineering) or GG-1301 (physical science) occupational series, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

Minimum Qualifications:

GG-07 - In order to qualify at the GG-07 level, applicants must have one of the following:
Completed 1 full year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GG-05 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates a basic knowledge in the field of engineering discipline OR
Completed 1 full year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours) related to an Engineering or Physical Science discipline OR
Meet the definition of Superior Academic Achievement. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

GG-09 - In order to qualify at the GG-09 level, applicants must have one of the following:

Completed 1 full year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GG-07 grade level which is defined as experience that demonstrates knowledge in the field of engineering including nuclear plants OR experience with research and development programs in the field of nuclear engineering. OR
Completed 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours) leading to a Master's degree or completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree that is related to an Engineering or Physical Science discipline.

Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

A description of how you possess specialized experience as well as how you meet the education and qualification requirements should be addressed in your resume.

Education Requirements:

The position has an education requirement.

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application.
If you fail to submit transcripts with your application by the closing date, you will be considered ineligible and will no longer be considered.

Basic Requirements: GG-0801 (General Engineering Series):

More detailed information for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website:
OPM Qualification Standards - 0800 General Engineering - Series 0801

Basic requirements: GG-1301, (General Physical Science Series):

More detailed information for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional physical science jobs are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the www.OPM.gov website.
OPM Qualification Standards - 1300 General Physical Science - Series 1301

Be sure to review the complete details within the Qualifications sections in the official Job Opening Announcement (JOA) at USAJOBS.gov.

How to Apply

Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Opportunities page and click on view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT. Find the General Engineer/Physical Scientist Job Announcement Number R-III-2024-0001 and apply on-line by October 31, 2024.

We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position so that you correctly submit all necessary materials and documentation. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.

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