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Summary
Organization Location: Office of the Secretary
Duty Station: Rockville, Maryland
Supervisor: Carrie Safford
This position is Non Bargaining Unit.
This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting Requirements.
This position is subject to Subject to the Security Ownership Restrictions.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
09/23/2024 to 11/08/2024
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Salary
$196,757 - $204,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
SN 00
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—Yes, as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Yes, expenses associated with interview and/or relocation may be paid
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - NRC Senior Level System (SLS) Position
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
SN
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Financial disclosure
Yes
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Announcement number
SECY-2024-0002
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Control number
810630600
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
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Military spouses
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
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Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
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Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Clarification from the agency
Current NRC employees on a permanent appointment or NRC competitive TERM appointment; Permanent Federal employees who have completed a probationary period and reinstatement eligible; Applicants under the Schedule A Appointment Authority; and Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the Armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply.
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Duties
As the NRC's Historian, you will provide authoritative assistance, consultation, and guidance to the Chair, Commissioners, and senior agency management on the history of nuclear licensing and regulation in the United States to support and facilitate major NRC functions and mission activities. You will serve as the Commission’s expert and agency-wide resource for major policy, program, or operational initiatives associated with the history of nuclear regulation and act as the agency's principal liaison with external groups and organizations for all related matters.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as the Commission's expert on the history of nuclear licensing and regulation in the United States. Provides authoritative consultation, guidance and assistance, and coordination in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating complex historical policy issues on a wide range of subjects, including technical, scientific, political, social, and economic questions of national and international concern to the Commission and members of their staffs, the Secretary of the Commission, and other NRC offices and personnel.
- Independently authors books and plans the scope, outline, emphasis, and content of the NRC history of nuclear licensing and regulation in the United States.
- Independently authors agency reports and articles on NRC history for publication in historical or other professional journals.
- Provides expert knowledge of historical research methodology for development of a program that utilizes various collections of historical records, including NRC records; Atomic Energy Commission records and other materials at the National Archives; privately held collections; Presidential and University library collections; digital repositories; and other sources to conduct research, analyze, and evaluate documents significant to NRC history.
- Develops and conducts an oral history program for collecting data through direct interviews of persons who participated in the historical events to be recorded in the NRC history and through interviews with Commissioners and senior level officials for use in writing later volumes of NRC history.
- Develops a peer review program that solicits comments and criticism from experts on the content and quality of draft manuscripts developed under the NRC history program.
- Functions as the lead agency point of contact and liaison with external Government agencies, industry organizations, academia, and professional societies with interest in the NRC historical program and other public organizations. Functions as the lead agency point of contact and liaison with external research repository institutions that hold former Commissioner papers and represents the agency's position, procedures, and concerns to the repository organization with regard to access to the collection(s). Also represents the NRC as a member of interagency working groups and task forces, as well as professional association committees, advisory panels, or study groups.
- Serves as an in-house consultant to the Chairman, Commissioners, Executive Director for Operations, Office Directors and support staffs for all questions relevant to the history of nuclear licensing and regulation in the U.S. Contributes to the Office of the Secretary’s development of operational strategies and work plans to ensure consistency of day-to-day activities with long-term policy goals and objectives in the NRC history program.
- Functions as the lead agency point of contact on matters relating to the history of the NRC with media representatives and members of the public. Communicates to the general public the history of the NRC through documentaries, social media, television and radio programs, and at public symposia.
- Serves as a source for the Commission and the agency staff on matters relating to “knowledge management” of the NRC’s historical activities, decisions, and legacy. Participates in teaching courses and gives talks to agency offices and programs on the history of the NRC.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a drug testing position
- Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
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/.
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 two choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
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Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have at least seven to ten years of specialized experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., graduate degree) that demonstrates (1) Expert knowledge of historical research methodology equivalent to that typically acquired through doctoral level graduate study in history and progressively responsible professional experience in historical research, writing, and publication. (2) Stature as an acknowledged expert in historical research as demonstrated by authorship of significant agency publications and policies, receipt of awards and professional honors, publication of books and articles, or participation on panels at professional meetings and conferences. (3) Broad knowledge of the NRC's mission, functions, organization, and basic regulatory philosophy and practices, as well as understanding of the relationship between the NRC and Congress, central management agencies, industry organizations, professional societies, and interest groups. (4) Ability to absorb, integrate, and synthesize complex technical information in developing effective operational or management support programs and policies. (5) Advanced Skills in oral and written communication sufficient to effectively convey and represent complex, detailed information of a programmatic and/or policy nature to colleagues, peers, senior office and agency management, and representatives of other institutions, agencies, or organizations. (6) Demonstrated ability to apply specialized knowledge and skills to the examination, evaluation, or resolution of complex programmatic, organizational, or policy issues; to establish new programs or approaches to difficult problems; and to contribute to the effective fulfillment of the agency’s mission. (7) Demonstrated ability to independently identify requirements for advanced research, analysis, or evaluation activities with regard to complex Commission policy issues, ability to oversee and coordinate the work of contractors, when required, in carrying our such activities, and skill in achieving cooperation and consensus among parties engaged in joint or parallel efforts. (8) Demonstrated skill in addressing, both in written and oral presentations, groups and individuals outside the NRC who have little or no knowledge of agency history.
A detailed description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate; including types and complexity of projects or work assignments you have undertaken and your specific role (e.g., lead, contributor, etc.) that demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the area, should be addressed in your resume and additional space provided for supplemental response.
The Ideal Candidate for this position will have:
1. Expert knowledge and application of historical methodology equivalent to that typically acquired through doctorate level graduate study in history, and progressively responsible professional experience in historical research, writing, and publication of scholarly histories that meet high professional standards and are well-regarded by experts in the field. (Double Weighted)
(Describe specific work experience, education and accomplishments that demonstrate your expert knowledge and application of established methods of historical investigation in order to collect, evaluate, analyze, and present historical information accurately in a clear and understandable manner. Describe your experience using various collections of historical records (e.g., National Archives records, privately held collections, Presidential and University Library collections, and other sources) to conduct research, and analyze and evaluate documents. Describe any experience you have in records management and archival practices. Describe your experience and accomplishments writing significant articles, studies, or books, including peer-reviewed publications, and provide evidence of favorable reviews in professional journals. Describe any honors or awards you have received. Provide specific examples and accomplishments.)
2. Advanced skills in oral and written communication sufficient to effectively convey and present complex subject matter in a clear and understandable manner to colleagues, peers, senior management officials, representatives of other institutions, agencies or organizations, media representatives, and members of the public.
(Describe the kinds of oral presentations or briefings you have made, and the audience levels and groups involved (i.e., colleagues, senior management officials, academia, professional societies, representatives of other institutions/organizations, etc.). If the candidate has produced or made presentations through social media, describe those activities. Describe the nature, scope and complexity of the topics involved. Describe your specific experience and accomplishments integrating and synthesizing complex subject matter in order to provide a comprehensive oral or written presentation for a lay audience. Describe your contributions to publication of articles, books or studies in your field. Describe your experience participating on panels or at professional meetings and conferences. Provide specific examples and accomplishments reflecting your ability to explain and present facts and ideas in a clear, concise and understandable manner.)
3. Demonstrated ability to function as an organizational representative and liaison, and to develop effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
(Describe the various types and levels of individuals you routinely interact with and for what purposes. Describe your experience representing your organization before a variety of individuals and your success in achieving organizational goals and objectives. Describe your experience interacting and/or representing your organization on interagency working groups and task forces, as well as professional association committees, advisory panels, or study groups. Provide specific examples of developing professional networks with other organizations and situations which required you to use tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and develop consensus, and your accomplishments in building coalitions and effective work relationships.)
Education
Basic Requirements
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Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.
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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Evaluation of Graduate Education
Graduate study in the social sciences or humanities may also be credited when such study included training in historical research methodology; or the thesis approached the subject from an historical viewpoint and used professional historical research methodology and techniques in its preparation.
Additional information
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 Disability Program Coordinator at (301) 415-2294.. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, membership, or non membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism or other non- merit factors. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service, A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145 (b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145 (b) waiver you need favorable education verification, and reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication are required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
The duty location of this position is Rockville, Maryland. In general, employees are expected to be in the office 4 days per pay period. Telework schedules are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Long Term Care Insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 10 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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. If you meet the minimum requirements your application will be referred to a rating official or panel. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and vacancy responses to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. Rating panel recommendations will be forwarded to the NRC's Executive Resources Board Staffing and Development Committee who will review and endorse the panel recommendations. If you are among the best qualified candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the selecting official.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Long Term Care Insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 10 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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. All applicants are encouraged to submit your most recent Rating of Record.
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. Please submit a pay action SF 50 that shows your grade, salary, title, and federal status.
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/.
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 two 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
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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.
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
Agency contact information
Lindsey Redden
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike
Attn: OCHCO T2-A77M
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
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Required Documents
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. All applicants are encouraged to submit your most recent Rating of Record.
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. Please submit a pay action SF 50 that shows your grade, salary, title, and federal status.
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/.
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 two 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
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
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.
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
Agency contact information
Lindsey Redden
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike
Attn: OCHCO T2-A77M
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting “Applicant” Status
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Agency contact information
Lindsey Redden
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike
Attn: OCHCO T2-A77M
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States