Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Manager
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Gaithersburg, MarylandRemote Maryland$169,279 - $197,200GS-14Inspection and ComplianceMore Commerce jobs →
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Supervisory Nuclear Materials Courier
National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of security experts who safely transport sensitive nuclear materials across the country, ensuring everything runs smoothly and securely.
You'll handle day-to-day supervision, training, and emergency responses while planning operations to protect against threats.
It's a great fit for someone with military or law enforcement experience in high-stakes security roles who thrives in leadership and can stay calm under pressure.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience as a Convoy Commander or Recovery Team Leader equivalent to GS-12 level
- Proven ability to lead teams in transporting hazardous nuclear materials securely
- Experience developing and executing operational, security, and tactical plans for convoys
- Skills in identifying and obtaining resources for mission operations
- Full range of supervisory duties, including assigning work, evaluating performance, training, and handling grievances
- Demonstrated expertise in security planning and conducting threat assessments
- Ability to direct emergency responses and coordinate protective forces
Full Job Description
This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Office of Mission Operations (OMO), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) in Oak Ridge, TN.
A successful candidate in this position will lead a team of highly specialized protective forces, responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous nuclear materials.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NV-03 pay band or GS-12 level.
Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes: Experience functioning as a Convoy Commander (Lead Courier) or Recovery Team Leader.
Example of Specialized Experience: Leading a team of Courier personnel in the safe and secure transportation of hazardous nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material.
Developing and executing operational, security, and tactical plans for assigned convoys. Identifying and obtaining resources needed to accomplish mission operations.
Directing and coordinating the work of agents while on mission operations. Demonstrated skill in security planning. Conducting or overseeing threat assessments of potential hostilities. Major Duties:
As a Supervisory Nuclear Materials Courier, you will: Serve as a Squad Commander, with a full range of supervisory responsibilities for Nuclear Materials Couriers and support staff.
Perform the full range of supervisory duties, such as assigning and evaluating work performance, establishing training objectives, directing training activities of subordinates, recognizing, and disciplining staff, and resolving employee grievances.
Provide both administrative and technical direction to a highly specialized protective force that is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous materials.
Direct the response of resources in an emergency.
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