SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER in the Nuclear Test Engineering Division, Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

***TEMPORARY PROMOTION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR AND MAY BECOME PERMANENT without further competition*** 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-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 as a qualified Shift Test Engineer.

Experience utilizing the principles of nuclear engineering including metallurgy, thermodynamics, fluid flow, nuclear physics, electrical, heat transfer, reactor theory and chemistry.

Experience reviewing reactor plant manuals and associated component technical manuals for accuracy and needed revisions.

Experience managing all aspects of nuclear reactor plant test programs as it relates to overhaul, maintenance repair, and operation of naval nuclear vessels.

Experience analyzing, evaluating, and resolving highly complex technical issues in order to meet scheduled completion dates.

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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/nuclear-engineering-series-0840/ 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 administer self-assessments, manage resources and budgets, evaluate and ensure training and qualification needs are met.
• You will oversee complex technical issues associated with nuclear reactor plant testing/operations and ensure safe completion of reactor plant overhauls.
• You will consult with Prime Contractor Representatives, high-level nuclear managers throughout the four Naval Nuclear Shipyards and higher authority in Nuclear Propulsion Directorate (NAVSEA 08).
• You will generate reports, collect data, and make recommendations to the Division Head.
• You will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Nuclear Test Division ensuring that nuclear plan testing complies with legal and regulatory requirements.