INTERDISCIPLINARY-NUCLEAR ENGINEER/PHYSICIST/CHEMIST
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Posted: April 8, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$141,915 - $184,495
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading the creation and execution of emergency plans for nuclear reactor incidents, radiological hazards, and other disasters like fires or natural events in a naval setting.
The role focuses on protecting naval personnel and the public, operating emergency centers, and coordinating responses during crises.
It's ideal for an experienced nuclear engineer with deep expertise in emergency planning and naval operations who thrives in high-stakes, leadership positions.
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.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying mastery expert knowledge to lead in the development and implementation of plans and policies for reactor/ radiological emergencies or all hazard events like major fires and natural disasters.
Experience and mastery knowledge of and experience with the principles, theories, and techniques of nuclear engineering, nuclear reactor plant design, operations, materials, testing, and related fields of engineering.
Experience and expert ability to serve as a recognized consultant and expert on radiological emergency and all-hazard events planning.
Experience and expert knowledge of individual mobilization, overseas deployment, and ship movement requirements sufficient to support policy development and evaluation.
Experience and expert knowledge of individual mobilization, overseas deployment, and ship movement requirements sufficient to support Fleet Commander Fly-Away Teams.
Experience and expert knowledge of individual mobilization, overseas deployment, and ship movement requirements sufficient to support visiting ships.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/nuclear-engineering-series-0840/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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. Major Duties:
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