General Engineer (Engineering and Reactor Servicing Program Manager)

General Engineer (Engineering and Reactor Servicing Program Manager)

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $63815 - $143062 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NN-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS-9/11 the NN-03 the GS-12/13. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary review link @http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule

Major Duties:

• As a General Engineer, you will: NN-02 Serve as a technical assistant to the Senior Naval Reactors Representative on matters pertaining to naval reactor plant design, development and manufacture, and supply chain management and quality oversight for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) and Nuclear Plant Material equipment. Perform quality oversight of NNPP Prime Contractors and supplier quality performance, and conduct quality assurance evaluations and assessments of NNPP Prime Contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors across the country in support of procurement activities for nuclear ship construction. Provide engineering guidance and assistance to program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies, evaluation of modifications and/or alternative approaches, and corrective actions as required. Provide oversight and coordinating with diverse entities such as organizations within the Navy, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Defense Contract Management Agency, reactor plant design laboratories, and shipyards. Perform a variety of duties associated with NNPP work, including (but not limited to): VIRGINIA Class Submarines/UK Technology Exchange, NIMITZ/Ford Class Aircraft Carriers, Reactor Refueling, Reactor Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Reactor Plant Components/Auxiliary Equipment, New Ship Designs, Surface Ship Propulsion, Advanced Technology, Nuclear Technology, and Reactor Plant Materials. NN-03 In addition to the duties listed above: Perform supply chain management and quality oversight of NNPP Prime Contractors and supplier quality performance programs, and conduct quality assurance evaluations and assessments of NNPP Prime Contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors across the country in support of procurement activities for nuclear ship construction. Provide engineering advice, guidance and assistance to program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies, evaluation of modifications and/or alternative approaches, and corrective actions as required. Develop internal policy guidance and other documents which may lead to changes in policy or program direction. Participate in a technical advisory capacity and represents the interests and position of the office in meetings, panels, and conferences with other federal agencies, state agencies, national laboratories, contractors, and/or other stakeholders to present briefings/speeches, evaluates and assesses technical research and development reports and plans, and presents issues, problems, impacts, and potential solutions.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: NN 02 A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NN-01 or GS-7 level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: 1. Knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and principles of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to provide oversight of the management of the design, manufacture, and procurement of nuclear-powered reactor systems and components. 2. Knowledge of related fields such as mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, physics, and quality assurance sufficient to evaluate nuclear propulsion systems designs, manufacturing methods, and quality assurance activities. 3. The ability to apply administrative and fiscal policies, and procedures and practices sufficient to manage or assist in the management of technical problems. OR Completion of three full years of graduate level education or all of the requirements for a PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to Engineering or Physical Science. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience. NN 03 A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NN-02 or GS-11 level or equivalent in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: 1. Knowledge of advanced engineering concepts, practices and principles of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to provide expert consultative service to the management of major development programs in the design manufacture, and procurement of nuclear-powered reactor systems and components. 2. Knowledge of nuclear propulsion engineering aspects, other than assigned specialty area to apply new concepts, developments, and experienced judgment sufficient to solve a variety of highly complex technical problems. 3. Knowledge of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to serve as a recognized consultant and expert in his/her own specialty area of nuclear engineering). 4. Knowledge of related fields such as mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, physics, and quality assurance sufficient to independently evaluate nuclear propulsion systems designs, manufacturing methods, and quality assurance activities from a broad perspective. 5. Skill in managing technical programs and resources and the ability to independently resolve technical/quality problems necessary to ensure the timely and successful completion of programs. Resume should be limited to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROFAND IOR: All Professional Engineering Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade/Band: Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade/time-in-band requirements to be eligible for consideration. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. Resume Requirements Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). If you submit a resume longer than two (2) pages, you will be ineligible for further consideration. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. See "Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume" and visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-20