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Nuclear Engineer
Geological Survey · Posted 53 days ago
About the Role
These positions serve as a Nuclear Engineer, GS-0840-11/12 with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, U.S. TRIGA Reactor.
What You'll Do
- →These positions are located within the Department of the Interior, U.S.
- →Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, U.S.
- →Triga Reactor, duty stationed in Lakewood, CO.
- →At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Operate a TRIGA reactor utilizing knowledge of instrumentation/controls/mechanical maintenance.
- →Apply theory, new applications, or developments to plan and perform reactor experiments, maintenance, and repairs as required.
- →Prepare and process samples for a TRIGA reactor and troubleshoot when an issue occurs.
- →Ship hazardous radioactive materials including procurement, transportation properly and safely.
- →Communicate the TRIGA reactor functions through providing tours of the facility and representing the USGS at interagency, national, and international meetings.
- →Physical Demands Occasional recurring and strenuous physical exertion, such as climbing tall ladders and carrying leadshielding, is required.
- →Lifting of shielding up to 100 pounds may be required.
- →Movement of shields up to10,000 pounds with the use of appropriate mechanical handling equipment may also be required.
- →Work environment The workplace contains safety risks associated with the routine exposure to all types of ionizing radiation.Radiation protective equipment and exposure monitoring equipment must be worn.
- →Radiation surveysrequire exposure to the outdoors in all weather conditions and require some work on building roofs.
- →TheUS Geological Survey has categorized the duties of this position as suitable for telework only during anemergency or natural disaster.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓Must obtain within 1 year a NRC Senior Reactor Operator license or registration.
- ✓Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
- ✓You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- ✓A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed.
- ✓You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* This position has a mandatory education requirement.
- ✓You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience.
Personality Fit
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