Direct Hire Public Notice - Health Physicist

This position is located in various organizations within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) is a hiring authority granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to address critical hiring needs or severe candidate shortages. Please read carefully before applying. Your application goes to a resume database and may be used during the notice period. U.S. citizenship is REQUIRED. Direct hiring authority for the 1306 series is being used.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Health Physicist duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Leading radiation protection activities related to licensing and regulation of facilities and materials associated with the processing, transport, and handling of nuclear materials, including uranium recovery activities, decommissioning and the fuel used in commercial nuclear reactors. Identifies resources and develops supporting documentation for the development of the regulatory framework and associated guidance. Leading development of and coordinates NRC review of national and international standards for the protection of workers, the public, and the environment from hazards resulting from the possession, use, transfer, decommissioning, transportation and disposal of source, byproduct and special nuclear material. Making detailed analyses of potential complex radiation hazards and risks from products and devices incorporating radioactive material and from their disposal. Based on such analyses, formulates recommendations on standards for design, testing, operation and decommissioning of facilities and equipment using byproduct, source and special nuclear material. Initiating the investigation and leads the development of solutions to potential generic problems in health physics related to the use and transportation of regulated radioactive materials. Translates information needs related to the manufacture, transport, use, decommissioning, and disposal of byproduct, sources and special nuclear material into technical assistance projects and manages these contracts with outside organizations. This includes defining work required; evaluating contractor proposals; monitoring contractor efforts, milestones, spending levels, and results. Interacting with groups having interest and responsibility in programmatic areas. Makes presentations to internal NRC review committees, working groups, advisory committees (e.g., ACMUI, ACRS) and budget review groups.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this public notice and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position This position maybe subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals ofthe agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.