Branch Chief
DutiesThe successful candidate will perform the full range of Branch Chief duties.Such duties include but are not limited to:
1. Managing, supervising, and coordinating the work of a group of highly specialized engineers, scientists, and other professionals in the management and oversight of research and technical assistance programs, development of regulations, guides, standards, and acceptance criteria. Ensures subordinates' understanding of organizational objectives, assignments, and priorities as derived from the strategic, operating, and performance plans. Articulates expectations to the Branch staff via formal means (e.g., elements and standards, performance appraisals) and informal means (e.g., staff meetings and ongoing, progressive one-on-one interactions). Provides periodic counseling and performance assessment of Branch staff, including mid-year performance reviews and annual performance appraisals.2. Allocating resources within the Branch based on the workload and priorities. Ensures plans and schedules are developed and maintained and result in the completion of assigned tasks. Ensures priorities are established using the relative safety and risk importance of each research activity. Implements Operating Plan milestones and ensures timely completion of assigned tasks. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of assigned staff in determining appropriate utilization of resources for completing work. Reallocates resources within the Branch as necessary to achieve established outcome goals.3. Responsible for the day-to-day administrative operation of the Branch, including training, leadership, team building, motivation, development, and evaluation of Branch staff.4. Implementing change, fostering an innovative culture and transformative thinking with clear emphasis on the NRC's safety and security mission while providing for regulatory actions that are open, effective, efficient, realistic, and timely.5. Developing and presenting recommendations to senior-level RES and NRC management on a wide variety of policy, technical, and administrative issues. Promptly informs Division management of developing significant issues. Assesses potential generic implications of technical or policy issues and forwards those issues for further agency action, as appropriate. Plans and recommends research plans, programs, and policies leading to the development of major research programs which are responsive to NRC regulatory needs.6. Communicating both orally and in writing on complex technical problems and administrative issues with representatives from other RES divisions and, NRC offices. Communicates both orally and in writing onissues within the scope of their responsibility with government agencies, National laboratories, contractors, industry representatives, Federal, State, and local officials, and members of the public.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship RequiredThis is a Drug Testing position.Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hiresYou must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-14) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated ability to direct, lead, and manage a diverse technical staff in mission-critical programs with competing deadlines, conflicting resource demands, and changing environments. 2. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and resolve problems associated with complex and innovative safety research projects. 3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of the theory, principles, and practices in the general field of engineering and/or science with general knowledge of the principal features of nuclear facilities.4. Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, subordinates, NRC management in headquarters or regions, ACRS, the Commission, members of the public, international organizations, representatives of professional groups or other Federal or State agencies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:
Experience supervising or providing direction, guidance, or leadership to a technical or projects organization, group, team, on policy or technical issues. Experience participating in managing work processes and/or utilization of resources. Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals and objectives. A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume and may also be addressed in the vacancy question provided for your supplemental response.EducationQualification for 0801 Series:
Basic Requirements:
Degree:
Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.ORCombination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)More detailed information about these alternatives are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/Qualification for 1301 series:
Basic Requirements:
Degree:
physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.ORB. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.Qualification for 0180 series:
Basic Requirements:
Degree:
major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:
Clinical psychology:
For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.Counseling psychology:
For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required.Additional informationThe duty location of this position is Rockville, Maryland (HQs). In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period . Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https:
//help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_BenefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.You may preview questions for this vacancy.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1. Managing, supervising, and coordinating the work of a group of highly specialized engineers, scientists, and other professionals in the management and oversight of research and technical assistance programs, development of regulations, guides, standards, and acceptance criteria. Ensures subordinates' understanding of organizational objectives, assignments, and priorities as derived from the strategic, operating, and performance plans. Articulates expectations to the Branch staff via formal means (e.g., elements and standards, performance appraisals) and informal means (e.g., staff meetings and ongoing, progressive one-on-one interactions). Provides periodic counseling and performance assessment of Branch staff, including mid-year performance reviews and annual performance appraisals.2. Allocating resources within the Branch based on the workload and priorities. Ensures plans and schedules are developed and maintained and result in the completion of assigned tasks. Ensures priorities are established using the relative safety and risk importance of each research activity. Implements Operating Plan milestones and ensures timely completion of assigned tasks. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of assigned staff in determining appropriate utilization of resources for completing work. Reallocates resources within the Branch as necessary to achieve established outcome goals.3. Responsible for the day-to-day administrative operation of the Branch, including training, leadership, team building, motivation, development, and evaluation of Branch staff.4. Implementing change, fostering an innovative culture and transformative thinking with clear emphasis on the NRC's safety and security mission while providing for regulatory actions that are open, effective, efficient, realistic, and timely.5. Developing and presenting recommendations to senior-level RES and NRC management on a wide variety of policy, technical, and administrative issues. Promptly informs Division management of developing significant issues. Assesses potential generic implications of technical or policy issues and forwards those issues for further agency action, as appropriate. Plans and recommends research plans, programs, and policies leading to the development of major research programs which are responsive to NRC regulatory needs.6. Communicating both orally and in writing on complex technical problems and administrative issues with representatives from other RES divisions and, NRC offices. Communicates both orally and in writing onissues within the scope of their responsibility with government agencies, National laboratories, contractors, industry representatives, Federal, State, and local officials, and members of the public.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship RequiredThis is a Drug Testing position.Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hiresYou must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-14) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated ability to direct, lead, and manage a diverse technical staff in mission-critical programs with competing deadlines, conflicting resource demands, and changing environments. 2. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and resolve problems associated with complex and innovative safety research projects. 3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of the theory, principles, and practices in the general field of engineering and/or science with general knowledge of the principal features of nuclear facilities.4. Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, subordinates, NRC management in headquarters or regions, ACRS, the Commission, members of the public, international organizations, representatives of professional groups or other Federal or State agencies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:
Experience supervising or providing direction, guidance, or leadership to a technical or projects organization, group, team, on policy or technical issues. Experience participating in managing work processes and/or utilization of resources. Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals and objectives. A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume and may also be addressed in the vacancy question provided for your supplemental response.EducationQualification for 0801 Series:
Basic Requirements:
Degree:
Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.ORCombination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)More detailed information about these alternatives are described in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/Qualification for 1301 series:
Basic Requirements:
Degree:
physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.ORB. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.Qualification for 0180 series:
Basic Requirements:
Degree:
major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:
Clinical psychology:
For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.Counseling psychology:
For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required.Additional informationThe duty location of this position is Rockville, Maryland (HQs). In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period . Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https:
//help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_BenefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.You may preview questions for this vacancy.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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