SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER in the Nuclear Refueling Support Branch (A) (Code 2370.9) located in the Nuclear Refueling Engineering Division (2370), in the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department (Code 2300) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 expert-level engineering knowledge to provide technical direction for the design, fabrication, modification, and testing of nuclear refueling facilities including troubleshooting and resolving complex issues with critical systems including but not limited to; HVAC, radiological ventilation, breathing air, communications and alarms systems, normal and emergency power distribution systems, building envelope, radioactive liquid waste collection (RLW), controlled pure water (CPW), etc.

Experience demonstrating leadership by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and peers on complex projects.

Experience leading project teams, distributing tasks, and reviewing the work of other engineers to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to standards.

Experience leading or managing key phases of shipyard work on naval nuclear reactor plants, including refueling/defueling, alterations, and testing.

This involves performing complex structural analyses, independently resolving shipboard interferences, and developing maintenance programs to ensure operational readiness.

Experience acting as a subject matter expert on nuclear engineering principles for the overhaul, conversion and decommissioning of nuclear-powered naval vessels.

Ensuring engineering activities comply with the stringent guidelines from the Department of the Navy and the Department of Energy for nuclear propulsion systems, Experience serving as a technical representative for the Shipyard in discussions with other naval shipyards, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and external contractors.

Experience performing liaison functions to coordinate work, resolve technical differences, and provide authoritative guidance on nuclear engineering matters.

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND 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 issue instructions for installation and relocation of facilities onboard nuclear-powered ships, troubleshooting and resolution of problems.
• You will provide technical direction on fluid systems and refueling mechanical in the areas of engineering design, issuance of fabrication, modification, and installation instructions.
• You will assign work to subordinate personnel ensuring timely completion and quality of work.