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Deputy Director, Division of Risk Assessment

$184,900 a year
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville Full-day Full-time

Description:

Organization Location: Office of Nuclear Regulation , Headquarters, Rockville, MD

Supervising Executive: Deputy Office Director for Engineering, Michael Franovich

Selecting Authority: Executive Resources Board makes recommendation to: Executive Director for Operations

Area of Consideration: Civil Service Wide

This is a Tier 3: (NRC Pay Group C) SES position

Requirements:

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration.

All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

PTQ 1 . Broad technical knowledge and understanding of the scientific and engineering disciplines involved in the licensing, design, construction and operation of nuclear reactor plants. Extensive experience in reactor safety and environmental evaluations as they pertain to power reactors licensed for operation.

PTQ 2 .Specialized knowledge of nuclear safety standards, regulations, codes and guides and their implementation to ensure that the operation of licensed reactor facilities will not endanger the health and safety of the public or the environment.

PTQ 3 . Knowledge and thorough understanding of national nuclear policy, the regulatory program and process, and the regulated industry. Thorough understanding of current technical issues and their implications.

PTQ 4 . Knowledge and skill in the principles and practices of technical management, supervision, administration and direction of senior level technical, administrative professional, and managerial personnel. Ability to manage and direct multi-disciplined, highly complex technical programs involving diverse organizational components

PTQ 5 . Ability to represent NRR and NRC effectively to the Congress, senior industry executives, top officials of other government agencies, members of the public and foreign governments; maturity and depth of judgment sufficient to represent the Director of NRR, the NRR Deputy Office Director, and the NRC in assigned areas of responsibility.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS

ECQ 1 : Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding-This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 : Driving Efficiency- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 : Merit and Competence-This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 : Leading People- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 : Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Jan 12, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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