Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location(s): Chattanooga, Tennessee
Salary Range: $147945 - $192331 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located in Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Learning and Development (HRLD), Reactor Technology Training Branch (RTTB). 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.
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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 extensive knowledge and understanding of commercial Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) facilities, particularly in the areas of systems design, instrumentation and control, risk insights, plant operations, operating requirements, technical specifications, and transient response and/or subsequent relevant experience. Examples of relevant experience may include performance as an NRC operations inspector, NRC operator license examiner, industry Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) or training instructor, startup engineer, or licensing project 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: Knowledge and understanding of reactor operations, engineering, radiation protection, safeguards, and fuel cycle technology based on General Electric, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, Babcock and Wilcox, and advanced reactor vendor designs as would be gained from processing a previous reactor operating license or other experience. Knowledge of the principles of design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training and developmental programs; and the ability to exercise these areas to plan, organize, and direct programs with a board spectrum of classroom, web-based and experiential training activities to meet the learning and development needs of the Nuclear Regulator staff effectively and efficiently. 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. Strong ability to provide leadership and effectively utilize human resources in 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. 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 05/08/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12944589. 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: 2026-05-08