Director TTC Operations

Director TTC Operations

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Chattanooga, Tennessee

Salary Range: $147945 - $192331 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Learning and Development (HRLD), Deputy Associate Director-Chief Technical Training Center (TTC). The supervisor is Steven Cochrum. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Major Duties:

• The successful candidate will perform the full range of Director, TTC Operations duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Manages and oversees the day-to-day operation of the Technical Training Center facility, staff, students, and processes. Assists the Office Director in managing the overall activities of a remotely located training facility having responsibility for the NRCs technical training program, the Technical Training Center facility and associated capital assets. Manages and oversees training programs for reactor technology, engineering support, and regulatory skills training to meet the training needs identified by formal NRC staff qualification and training programs. Manages and oversees the NRC specialized technical training programs to meet the training needs of NRC staff qualification and training programs and Agreement State Training to support the National Materials Program. Establishes and manages interagency agreements and commercial contracts to satisfy agency technical training needs. Provides expert technical assistance and support to NRC, other government agencies, and foreign regulatory agencies on radioactive materials, health physics, regulatory programs, human resources development, and training systems methodology and standards. Maintains cognizance of the entire spectrum of NRC technical programs and assesses reactor technical training needs or requirements for the NRC technical staff. Coordinates with NRC headquarters offices and regions in the development and implementation of formal NRC nuclear reactor staff training, qualification, and development programs. Directs and oversees the work assigned training staff to ensure accomplishment of the TTC technical training programs.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of managing facilities, staff, students, and training programs for reactor technology, engineering support, and regulatory skills to meet the training needs identified by formal NRC staff qualification and training programs. Examples of relevant experience may include performance as an NRC operations inspector, NRC operator license examiner, industry Senior Reactor Operator (SRO), training instructor, or training manager. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated ability or potential to provide leadership and effectively utilize human resources. Examples may include leading technical staff; providing clear direction; evaluating outcomes; providing effective performance feedback; mentoring and developing technical staff; working across organizational lines to develop agency positions for unique or well-defined activities; and/or leading organizational change and improvement activities and supporting others in the same. Broad knowledge and understanding of NRC programs with emphasis in several of the following areas: reactor operations, engineering support, radiation protection, safeguards, fuel cycle technology, risk assessment, and NRC inspection and oversight programs. Examples may include specific education, experience, training, and accomplishments demonstrating knowledge and skills in the areas of integrated operations, engineering, reactor physics, health physics, event response, or security and how these skills have been applied regulatory programs used in protecting the public health and safety. . Knowledge of the principles of design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training and developmental programs. Examples may include experience of your knowledge of current training practices and theories (such as Kirkpatrick's Model, Phillip's ROI Model, Kaufman's Evaluation, Anderson's Model, etc.) and/or your experience in developing effective evaluation programs of training and qualification programs required by managerial, scientific, and administrative staff involving highly diversified disciplines and functions. Knowledge of Knowledge of project management techniques and experience in applying project management techniques to successfully complete large or complex projects. Examples may include but not limited to: formulating operating goals, establishing objectives, managing workload and planning activities; obtaining and managing resources to most effectively and efficiently meet multiple objectives concurrently; and/or prioritizing and implementing time management to effectively balance administrative and technical work and obligations. Demonstrated skill in preparing and presenting information on complex technical or policy issues for oral or written presentation to various internal and external stakeholders; Examples may include experience participating and managing relationships with peers and superiors to resolve, and effectively communicate the resolution of technical or policy issues. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 05/20/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948240. Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply. To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen. Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process. You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx. Important Considerations: Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below. Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted. Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance. You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-20