Job Details

Nuclear Test Engineer Training Group

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the training and qualification of Nuclear Test Engineers.
• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert in reactor and steam plant systems associated with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants.
• Collaborating with other instructors to develop, review, and update course material on the design, operations, and testing of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants.
• Preparing, administering, and grading quizzes and exams to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Providing counseling and corrective action for subpar performance.
• Leading interactive classroom training sessions to build a sound knowledge base perspective test engineers will need to effectively conduct nuclear testing.
• Conducting training on nuclear test procedures, support equipment, and administrative requirements for the Nuclear Engineering Department, Nuclear Production Shops, and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant operators.
• Using Reactor Control Room simulators as an interactive training platform to operationalize perspective test engineer's knowledge to execute Operating and Casualty procedures to safely operate a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant.
• Having access to operational Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants in the shipyard as a live training platform to conduct tours for student systems familiarization and walkthrough of operating and casualty procedures.
• Serving as a technical advisor in your area of expertise to assist in the Shipyard's Emergency Control Center (ECC) which serves to coordinate available expertise to support Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant operators.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Qualifications:

For GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: developing, interpreting, and presenting nuclear test engineering training policies by analyzing and evaluating technical procedures/recommending solutions to complex issues for the efficiency of a nuclear propulsion plant.

For GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: administering nuclear test engineering training by analyzing and evaluating technical procedures for the efficiency of a nuclear propulsion plant.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education:

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive serviced. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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