USAJOBS · 1 month ago
General Engineer (Resident Inspector)
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is an independent agency in the Executive Branch that oversees nuclear safety across the Department of Energy's nuclear weapons complex. The General Engineer (Resident Inspector) will be responsible for conducting on-site reviews, advising management on safety conditions, and participating in investigations related to public health and safety.
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Responsibilities
Regularly advises the Deputy Technical Director, Technical Director, and Board members of the overall health and safety conditions at the site
Conducts daily on-site reviews and evaluations pertaining to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning activities at the assigned site
Responsible for determining the need for, and participating in, any investigation to ascertain information concerning the circumstances of an event or practice that has adversely affected or could adversely affecting public health and safety
Interacts closely with the DNFSB management and other staff to resolve technical issues of the highest level associated with site activities, and to propose policy and programmatic changes, as necessary
Reviews periodic assessment reports on the operation of the assigned site(s) to determine the level of compliance with selected operating standards, and when applicable, DNFSB -approved recommendations
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation
Must pass a drug screening
Direct Deposit of pay is required
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
A bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering. Acceptable disciplines include: Engineering Fields: Civil, Structural, Fire Protection, Reliability, Systems, Industrial, Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, or Chemical. Mathematics and Science Fields: Seismology, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry
The program must lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or include differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials; and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics
Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board
Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences
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
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
This position allows for a flexible work schedule
Selection may require completion of a 2-year trial period
The position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position
Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to employment and must obtain and maintain a Q clearance after onboarding with the DNFSB
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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