Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Responses. The supervisor is Cindy Rosales-Cooper. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

• The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Emergency Preparedness (EP) Specialist duties. Such duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for leading, writing, reviewing, and managing the development of emergency preparedness program policies, rules, initiatives, requirements, guidance, and related activities. Leads efforts with domestic stakeholders and foreign counterparts associated with NRC EP policies, regulations, oversight and licensing, including complex and controversial issues. Leads others and conducts reviews and evaluations of nuclear power reactor emergency plans using regulations, guidance documents, Commission policies, management directives, and procedures.

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 expert level knowledge of the principles, theory, and practices of emergency preparedness and emergency plan development, as evidenced by broad work experience in these areas. Expert level knowledge and experience of preparedness requirements of operating or decommissioned commercial power reactors, new and advanced reactors, or other nuclear facilities. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated subject matter expertise and knowledge of NRC emergency preparedness regulations, guidance, and policies related to operating reactors, new reactors, and advanced reactors. Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills to interact effectively with peers, management, and representatives of industry, Federal counterparts, State and local governments, and international counterparts to develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders of a Federal agency, corporation, or other large organization. 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.

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. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

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 09/21/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13059321. 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.