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Summary
This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications (RESUME BANK), and applications may be reviewed when a vacancy arises during the open period and for up to 90 days after the closing date of this vacancy. This vacancy is opened until filled and applications will be pulled as vacancies arise. Depending on the series and/or office the position/s may be in the Bargaining Unit.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
06/01/2023 to 05/31/2024
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Salary
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GG 14
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Minimal travel is required for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Determined by the agency.
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Appointment type
Permanent - Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
14
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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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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
ALL OFC-2023-0167
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Control number
728862200
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from internal employees of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory on a permanent or competitive Term appointment, other permanent Federal employees who have completed a 1-year probationary period, and reinstatement eligibles. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply.
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Duties
As an integral member of the Division’s leadership team, the Technical Assistant supports the accomplishment of the Division’s mission through communication and coordination on the policy, programmatic, and administrative activities of the Division. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides leadership and support at the Division level for a broad variety of program management, resource assessment, scheduling, program evaluation, policy development, and other review activities related to division workload responsibilities.
- Provides expert guidance and advice for the Division management in assessing and resolving issues within the division. Provides overall coordination within the Division, with the other divisions in the office, and with business line partners as needed.
- Accomplishes special projects requiring coordination among various branches within the division. Provides administrative coordination among other divisions in the office, business line partners, and other offices.
- Coordinates resolution of policy and programmatic issues that affect the division and provides policy advice and assistance to the Division management and to other members of the division. Develops and provides oversight of division activities and documents for human resources management, budget formulation and execution, contracts, program planning and monitoring, and information technology to ensure consistent implementation of policies.
- Assists Division management in the preparation of presentations, reports, and special studies, involving issues or work activities that have a significant impact on budgeted staff resources. Gathers data from a wide variety of sources and subjects this data to analysis in order to produce the essential information in a cogent, interesting, and convincing fashion.
- Prepares responses to certain categories of assigned principal correspondence for the Division management, including communications from Members of Congress, state and local officials, foreign officials, Tribal leadership, non-governmental organizations, and others.
- Performs special projects as assigned by the Division management or as initiated individually. Develops and implements improvements in handling administrative aspects and any other division needs of day-to-day operations.
- Serves as liaison with other divisions in the office to support the Division management’s participation in management meetings and other forums.
- Performs studies and analyses with recommendations on programs, projects, plans, and policies that significantly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division.
- Assists in the development of the office’s Performance and Internal Controls Plans. Coordinates inputs from the various Division branches. Monitors progress against the Performance and Internal Controls Plans during the fiscal year and recommends corrective action, as necessary to the Division management.
- Participates in organizational planning for full utilization of division staffing and fiscal resources to attain program objectives, and in assessing division performance against established goals. Develops, reviews, analyzes, and presents the division budget. Coordinates responses to budget questions from various sources. Analyzes division operations and utilization of staffing and fiscal resources to formulate required basis and justification for preparation of the division's budget and human capital needs.
- As assigned, assists Division management in the preparation of the division staffing plans and makes recommendations regarding utilization of personnel resources, organizational changes, and staff assignments.
- As assigned, coordinates training activities for the Division, including scheduling, prioritizing requests, and coordinating with other organizations on the delivery of training.
- As assigned, coordinates awards and recognition activities for the Division and interfaces with other organizations regarding award activities.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain security clearance.
- Some positions may require a financial disclosure.
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Must be able to meet/maintain security and suitability requirements.
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.
This position MAY BE subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure and security ownership restriction requirements. This determination will be based on the specific vacancy being filled.
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.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of the functional activities and primary interfaces of the agency sufficient to carry out the duties described above.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing, for a variety of complex matters and stakeholder audiences.
- Analytical ability sufficient to plan, organize, and perform a variety of program and administrative management functions and activities involving competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with other division or office representatives in coordinating effort and building consensus.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is demonstrated experience providing support, advice, and guidance on program or policy planning, strategic planning, or performance management; analyzing and evaluating issues to manage and advance projects; and coordinating with other organizations (internal or external) to accomplish a range of activities, such as program management, resource assessment, scheduling, program evaluation, and policy development.
Education
Some positions require proof of education or allow you to use your education to meet qualification requirements. For information on providing proof of education or substituting education for experience, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards. If you would like to qualify on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, you may submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
Additional information
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.
This vacancy announcement has cut off dates. Applicants can apply and update their application throughout the duration of this announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the on the following dates:
July 1, 2023,
September 1, 2023,
December 1, 2023,
March 1, 2024, and
June 1, 2024.
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; 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; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
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. 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.
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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; 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; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
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.
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.
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 can now be collected electronically and should be submitted with your application before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
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.
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.
Agency contact information
Briana Dade
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Please Complete
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 “Application Status.”
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
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.
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 can now be collected electronically and should be submitted with your application before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
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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Learn more about this agency
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.
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.
Agency contact information
Briana Dade
- Address
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Please Complete
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 “Application Status.”
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
If you are curious, inspired, or interested in bringing your energy to a committed team in a dynamic science, engineering, technical, or administrative career, consider the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). We are professionals dedicated to protecting people and the environment by safeguarding the use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry, and research.
NRC is an independent agency established to protect public health and safety as nuclear energy fuels electrical power and a variety of industrial, medical, and research applications. We come from diverse educational and experiential backgrounds—the military, industry, and academia.
The NRC prides itself on creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership, training, teamwork and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety by completing your USAJOBs profile and reviewing our job announcements! Begin a challenging career with the NRC where you can be a part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry and research. To find out more about the NRC, we invite you to visit us on the web at www.nrc.gov.
Agency contact information
Briana Dade
- Address
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Please Complete
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States