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NUCLEAR ENGINEER

United States Fleet Forces Command

Department of the Navy

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$141,915 - $184,495

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GS-13 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

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.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in nuclear engineering or related fields
  • Expert knowledge of nuclear reactor design, operations, materials, testing, and engineering principles
  • Mastery in developing and implementing plans for radiological emergencies and all-hazard events (e.g., fires, natural disasters)
  • Experience serving as a consultant on radiological emergency and all-hazard planning
  • In-depth knowledge of individual mobilization, overseas deployment, and ship movement requirements for naval support
  • Ability to coordinate emergency responses, train teams, and maintain radiological monitoring equipment
  • Familiarity with naval nuclear reactor plant operations and emergency support facilities

Full Job Description

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:

  • You will be responsible to the Commodore for the preparation of radiological emergency plans.
  • You will be responsible to assure protection of naval personnel and the general public in the event of a radiological emergency or all hazard events (such as major fire or natural disaster).
  • You will be responsible for the operation of Emergency Control Center including conducting training required to effectively man and operate the center.
  • You will be responsible to develop plans and issue specific detailed casualty procedures to deal with a radiological or reactor accident emergency or all hazard events associated with naval nuclear reactor plant operations should they occur.
  • You will be responsible to provide direction to deal with a radiological or reactor accident emergency or all hazard events associated with naval nuclear reactor plant operations should they occur.
  • You will be responsible to coordinate response to an actual or potential all hazard event, nuclear reactor plant or other radiological emergency.
  • You will be responsible for designing and coordinating the engineering development and construction of, and for the maintenance and upgrading of, emergency support facilities.
  • You will be responsible to prepare technical procedures for radiological monitoring.
  • You will be responsible to perform inventories and maintenance of procedures and equipment for the Groton Radiological Assistance Team (RAT).
  • You will be responsible to develop annual and supplemental emergency planning budgets and quarterly budget status reports.
  • You will be responsible to coordinate the response to an actual or potential emergency with the federal, state, and local government agencies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12930061-26-MJR