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This position is located in Office of International Programs, Export Controls & Nonproliferation Branch
The supervisor is Sabrina Atack
This position is Non Bargaining Unit
This position IS subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position IS subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements
Learn more about this agency04/15/2024 to 05/14/2024
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
GG 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Minimal travel may be required
Yes—Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocation expenses associated with job offer may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
15
Yes
Yes
OIP-2024-0004
786673200
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply. Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
As Branch Chief in the Office of International Programs (OIP), plans, supervises and coordinates tasks assigned to staff, concerning all aspects of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) export and import licensing program that includes, but may not be limited to: policies and procedures, non-proliferation initiatives and proposed export-related authorizations, and updating and revising NRC export-import licensing regulations. Responsible for the accomplishment of branch responsibilities on a broad variety of international matters to ensure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations to the Commission.
Such duties include but are not limited to:
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
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.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1) Demonstrated ability to provide direction and guidance to others, including initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be responsible for all aspects of the NRC’s export and import licensing program that includes, but may not be limited to: policies and procedures; non-proliferation initiatives and proposed export-related authorizations, including interagency roles in the export regime; negotiation of 123 Agreements: issuance of import/export enforcement actions, and updating and revising NRC export-import licensing regulations.
EXAMPLE: Describe your experience in providing leadership of an export and import licensing program that includes, but may not be limited to policies and procedures; non-proliferation initiatives and proposed export-related authorizations, including interagency roles in the export regime; issuance of import/export enforcement actions, and updating and revising export-import licensing regulations. Include specific experience, training or developmental assignments which demonstrates both your ability to review and comment on the work of others based on current regulations and procedures and the needs of the organization and to provide guidance to a group. Describe specific assignments which have required you to work within a group/team environment and as a group or team leader. Describe your experience and accomplishments organizing, coordinating, and managing import, export, policy and non-proliferation projects. Additionally, describe your leadership experience with programs and individuals performing activities related to Agreements of Cooperation (123 Agreements).
2) Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, NRC management in headquarters , the Commission, members of the public, export/import licensees, representatives of Congress, Federal Agencies, and representatives of international organizations Consistently writes clear, error-free, organized and complex documents and/or correspondence. Consistently provides convincing oral discussions and presentations.
EXAMPLE: Describe specific training, education, and experience that demonstrates your ability to present information, ideas, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing, for a variety of audiences. Describe the types of material you have written and their purposes. Discuss with whom you verbally communicated and for what purposes. Provide examples of experience which demonstrate your ability to lead discussions of a complex nature to diverse groups who often have varying levels of familiarity with the subject. Be specific as to the audience, indicating the level of management or other agency offices or units, local/state officials, industry representatives, international organizations, Federal agency officials and members of the public.
3)Demonstrated experience, education and/or training which demonstrates your knowledge of the U.S. Government (USG) and NRC’s goals and objectives in formulating, reviewing, and assessing policies and policy inputs to other U.S. Government agencies on nuclear export/import controls, non-proliferation policy matters, and nuclear export-related policies and activities.
EXAMPLE: Describe your experience and knowledge of policies related to nuclear export/import controls, non-proliferation policy, and nuclear export-related policies. Describe your activities in coordinating export-related policy issues with appropriate NRC offices, including the Office of International Programs (OIP), U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Energy and other USG agencies, and foreign regulatory bodies, as appropriate. Describe specific experience in evaluating policy issues and preparing international policy advice, recommendations, and comments on matters related to nuclear export/import controls, non-proliferation policy, and nuclear export-related policies.
4) Demonstrated ability to direct, lead, and manage staff in support of nuclear export/import controls, non-proliferation policy matters, and nuclear export-related policies and activities.
EXAMPLE: Describe specific training, education, and experience that demonstrate your ability to manage a diverse workforce in support of nuclear export/import controls, non-proliferation policy matters, and nuclear export-related policies and activities.; create and foster a positive team environment; identify personnel needs; select, motivate, and develop personnel; apply equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and practices; balance work among employees; establish standards and evaluate performance; ensure adequacy of internal controls; identify labor market conditions affecting availability of resources; recognize potential; and delegate authority
5) Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with counterparts across the USG and internationally to exchange information on technical, regulatory, or policy-related subjects. Ability to negotiate to influence and achieve balanced decisions related to technical, regulatory or policy matters while effectively representing agency equities.
EXAMPLE: Describe specific experience, training, and accomplishments which demonstrate your ability to deal effectively with a variety of persons (e.g., government officials and international counterparts), using tact and diplomacy; use informal and formal networks to build support; consolidate complex and diverse technical and policy into concise, balanced, and well-founded options; negotiate international agreements; and foster a motivated team atmosphere. Provide specific examples of the successful use of your ability to establish effective working relationships. Discuss your ability to establish effective working relationships with persons inside and outside your immediate organization. Discuss experience you have with organizing, coordinating, and planning meetings.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes experience that demonstrates ability to provide direction and guidance of international support programs, such as international program management; agency-wide international program cost accountability code management; office-level budget execution; coordination and planning of the agency's nuclear safety attaché position, budget and resources; and coordination and planning of foreign assignees.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate language should be addressed in your resume.
The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/786673200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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