Senior Physical Security Inspector

Senior Physical Security Inspector

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Arlington, Texas

Salary Range: $136736 - $177762 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in Region IV - Division of Radiological Safety and Security. The supervisor is Jesse Rollins. 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 Senior Physical Security Inspector duties. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Leads, plans, and conducts inspections associated with physical security of light-water reactors (in accordance with the NRC inspection manual) to ascertain whether the facility is being operated safely and whether regulatory requirements are being satisfied. Performs routine and more complex or exceptionally difficult physical security inspections, including those related to allegations. Advises regional management, and headquarters physical security staff and management on complex physical security issues related to the safeguarding of light-water reactors. Resolves complex inspection issues within the regulatory framework. The candidate must have extensive experience identifying and resolving issues and assisting others resolving issues typical of findings from NRC security inspections, especially with respect to the enforcement and significance determination processes. Communicates complex inspection issues to higher level officials. Participates in emergency response to plant events and participates in and leads reactive team inspections (e.g. special inspection teams). Participates in NRC communication/out-reach initiatives involving licensees, the public, and Federal, State, and local officials. Provides leadership in assigned program areas, ensuring program needs are met, branch participation in decisions, and appropriate information is disseminated. Actively pursues interactions and maintains professional contacts with Agency counterparts in areas of responsibility and leads/participates in related assessment, regulatory, and improvement initiatives. Facilitates knowledge management by acquiring/maintaining areas of technical expertise and mentoring/training other staff. The selectee will be expected to expeditiously qualify to NRC Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 1245, Appendix C-4, and C13, if not already qualified.

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: knowledge of physical protection systems, processes, techniques, equipment, hand held weapons, explosive devices, and procedures. Such experience should have provided you with the full range of knowledge, skills and abilities addressed in the rating factor questions that are associated with this vacancy announcement. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of physical protection systems, processes, techniques, equipment, hand held weapons, explosive devices, and procedures. Ability to perform field and program assessments of plant security systems/processes to evaluate their effectiveness and to identify potential vulnerabilities in protecting against the design basis threat Ability to perform a wide range of regional office regulatory-related functions, such as plant performance assessment, enforcement, allegation review, etc., while applying an understanding of nuclear power plant significance or risk. Safety and risk significance of the underlying issues and depth/complexity of the application of the regulatory function are of particular emphasis Ability to communicate in oral and written communications. Emphasis is placed upon specific examples that highlight the importance, level of challenge, and extent of interest in the communication including external parties, ability to work within a team including encouraging/gaining consensus on technically complex issues in a diplomatic manner, ability to provide effective .formal briefs and presentations, and experience with a wide range of audiences such as peers, management, outside organizations, public officials, and the public itself on high profile issues. Ability to work independently and with self-initiative in providing 1) leadership for others (guidance to ensure appropriate focus/scope of activities, guidance in the correct resolution of difficult or complex problems, or coordination of complex projects); 2) contributing to the professional development of others; AND 3) compelling process and organizational effectiveness improvement in one's own organization. Emphasis is placed on specific examples that demonstrate the level of challenge and complexity, the resulting value added/outcomes, and the applicant's own personal contribution to these efforts. 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 05/11/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12949702. 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: 2026-05-11