Senior Reactor Technology Instructor (Agency Employees Only)

Apply Senior Reactor Technology Instructor (Agency Employees Only) Nuclear Regulatory Commission Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Learning and Development Division (HRLD), Reactor Technology Training Branch (RTTB). The supervisor is Matthew Emrich.

This position Is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.

This position Is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Learning and Development Division (HRLD), Reactor Technology Training Branch (RTTB). The supervisor is Matthew Emrich.

This position Is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.

This position Is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/06/2026 to 03/20/2026 This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Learn more Salary $125,776 to - $163,514 per year Pay scale & grade GG 14 Location Few vacancies in the following location: Chattanooga, TN few vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-May be eligible for situational telework in accordance with Agency policy.

Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel Required: Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less of duty time). Relocation expenses reimbursed 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.

Relocation incentive: 25% for the Technical Training Center.

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: Yes, relocation expenses will be paid.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Full Time Service Excepted Promotion potential 14 Job family (Series) * 1701 General Education And Training Supervisory status No Security clearance L Access Authorization Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OCHCO-2026-0001 Control number 860125000 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply.

Duties Help The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Reactor Technology Instructor GG-14 duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to: 1.

Designs, develops, implements, and maintains training modules and associated materials within designated reactor vendor design(s), regulatory programs, and associated technical areas to initially provide and continually maintain regional and program office inspection and staff personnel with the level of technical and regulatory knowledge necessary to perform their assigned job functions 2.

Acts as task leader for development of new courses and curriculum areas and major modifications to assigned reactor technology area.

Provides instruction in classroom, workshop, and simulator environments.

3.Provides instruction in classroom, workshop, and simulator environments.

Develops, conducts technical reviews, and administers examinations to evaluate the level of understanding of attendees upon completion of specified phases of the training programs.

4.Provides highly skilled technical assistance to NRC staff in the area of nuclear power plant (NPP) design, instrumentation, control, and operations.

Serves as NRC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and technical monitor for complex technical training contracts and procurements as assigned.

5.

Mentors and professionally develops GG-13 level Reactor Technology Instructors assigned to their respective assigned reactor technology program.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment * This is a Drug Testing position.

* Must be able to meet/maintain security & 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.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

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: In addition to the basic educational requirements, 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 work which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position; demonstrates a thorough knowledge of nuclear reactor facility design and operation; and experience with development and implementation of training programs.

Examples of specialized experience include (but are not limited to): work experience that required a Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator (RO/SRO) license or certification, Shift Technical Advisor qualification, or instructor certification; experience with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process; or experience as a Senior Resident/Resident Inspector or Operator Licensing Examiner.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1.

Information shows that the candidate's qualifications substantially exceed the requirements for the relevant rating factor.

Such a grade indicates the candidate, with respect to that factor, has the potential to perform in an outstanding manner or to be exceptionally effective in the position.

2.

Information shows that the candidate's qualifications exceed the requirements for the relevant rating factor but are not outstanding.

Such a grade indicates the candidate, with respect to that factor, will be very effective in the position.

3.

Information shows that the candidate's qualifications meet, but do not exceed, the requirements for the relevant factor.

Such a grade indicates the candidate, with respect to that factor, will be reasonably effective in the position.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.

Applicants may use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education 1701, General Education and Training Series: Bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by major study in Education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in Education.

Additional information The duty location of this position is Chattanooga, TN.

This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with Agency policy.

Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help 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.

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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.

and Review our 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.

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 Help 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.

and Review our 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 Required Documents Help As 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). NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications.

Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Please limit your résumé to 2 pages.

To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder.

If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position: * Job title * Name of employer * Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format * Hours worked per week.

We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated.

We will pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience.

* Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). * Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal 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.

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.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter.

If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application will be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position.

We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications.

Cover letters are optional.

All supplemental documents can 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.

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 Help 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 Brent Gray Phone TDD Fax Email Website Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Attn: Brent Gray Washington, District of Columbia 20555 United States Next steps You may check the status of