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Posted: March 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Senior Reactor Technology Instructor (Agency Employees Only)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Salary

$125,776 - $163,514

per year

Closes

March 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves creating and delivering training programs on nuclear reactor technology for government inspectors and staff to ensure they understand reactor designs, operations, and regulations.

The role requires leading the development of courses, teaching in classrooms and simulators, and evaluating trainees' progress.

It's a great fit for experienced nuclear professionals, like licensed operators or certified instructors, who enjoy teaching and have deep knowledge of nuclear safety.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level, including knowledge of nuclear reactor design and operation
  • Experience developing and implementing training programs, preferably using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process
  • RO/SRO license, certification, Shift Technical Advisor qualification, or instructor certification in nuclear operations
  • Ability to design, develop, and maintain training modules for reactor technology and regulatory programs
  • Skills in providing instruction in classroom, workshop, and simulator environments
  • Experience conducting technical reviews and administering examinations to evaluate trainee understanding
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a task leader for new course development or major curriculum modifications

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Learning and Development Division (HRLD), Reactor Technology Training Branch (RTTB).

The supervisor is Matthew Emrich. This position Is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.

This position Is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: In addition to the basic educational requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience is defined as work which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position; demonstrates a thorough knowledge of nuclear reactor facility design and operation; and experience with development and implementation of training programs.

Examples of specialized experience include (but are not limited to): work experience that required a Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator (RO/SRO) license or certification, Shift Technical Advisor qualification, or instructor certification; experience with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process; or experience as a Senior Resident/Resident Inspector or Operator Licensing Examiner.

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 be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Information shows that the candidate's qualifications substantially exceed the requirements for the relevant rating factor.

Such a grade indicates the candidate, with respect to that factor, has the potential to perform in an outstanding manner or to be exceptionally effective in the position. 2.

Information shows that the candidate's qualifications exceed the requirements for the relevant rating factor but are not outstanding.

Such a grade indicates the candidate, with respect to that factor, will be very effective in the position. 3.

Information shows that the candidate's qualifications meet, but do not exceed, the requirements for the relevant factor.

Such a grade indicates the candidate, with respect to that factor, will be reasonably effective in the position.

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.

Applicants may use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Major Duties:

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Reactor Technology Instructor GG-14 duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: 1.

Designs, develops, implements, and maintains training modules and associated materials within designated reactor vendor design(s), regulatory programs, and associated technical areas to initially provide and continually maintain regional and program office inspection and staff personnel with the level of technical and regulatory knowledge necessary to perform their assigned job functions 2.

Acts as task leader for development of new courses and curriculum areas and major modifications to assigned reactor technology area.

Provides instruction in classroom, workshop, and simulator environments. 3.Provides instruction in classroom, workshop, and simulator environments.

Develops, conducts technical reviews, and administers examinations to evaluate the level of understanding of attendees upon completion of specified phases of the training programs.

4.Provides highly skilled technical assistance to NRC staff in the area of nuclear power plant (NPP) design, instrumentation, control, and operations.

Serves as NRC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and technical monitor for complex technical training contracts and procurements as assigned. 5.

Mentors and professionally develops GG-13 level Reactor Technology Instructors assigned to their respective assigned reactor technology program.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: OCHCO-2026-0001