Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Summary This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Office of Nuclear Energy. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle is responsible for managing the national program that supports the research and development of innovative reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality and affordability, and builds upon existing nuclear technology and operating experience. Responsibilities The Department of Energy's (DOE) Off ice of Nuclear Energy - is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead and manage national program that supports the research and development of innovative reactor technologies that may offer improved safety, functionality and affordability, and builds upon existing nuclear technology and operating experience. As the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle you will: Assists in a line capacity the direction of Nuclear Fuel Cycle organizational activities, frames strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluations of long-term organizational objectives. Determine the financial and personnel resources needed to achieve mission objectives and support mission operations; identifies the need for major organizational improvements and develops the requisite plans and directs implementing actions. Conduct research, development, and demonstration to enhance nuclear fuel supply chain capabilities through partnerships with industry, academia, international partners and directed activities at multiple national laboratories. Supports the development of a diverse, secure, and market-based domestic nuclear fuel supply chain that supports both current and future nuclear technologies. Establish and maintain research and testing infrastructure needed to accomplish mission objectives. Support the research and development of advanced nuclear fuels as a major objective for both existing light water reactors (LWR) and the entire spectrum of advanced nuclear energy systems. Lead research and development of high-priority accident tolerant fuel (ATF) and clad concepts, as well as the research and development for next-generation fuels with enhanced proliferation resistance, resource utilization, safety, and performance. Provide the critical capability needed to analyze complex fuel cycle system options, assess overall performance under various scenarios, and improve understanding of the interdependencies between various subsystems and associated technologies. Conduct research and develop advanced material recovery and advanced waste form technologies that improve current fuel cycle performance with minimal processing, waste generation, and potential for material diversion. Integrates and coordinates advanced special nuclear material management and safeguards technologies, including the assessment of vulnerabilities and security of fuel cycle systems to minimize proliferation and terrorism risk of advance material recovery technologies. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before the appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with a DOE Executive Consultant to finalize your ECQ narrative for OPM submission. CITIZENSHIP: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE (HSPD-12): A selectee's appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity. PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (OGE 278): If you are selected for this position, will be required to file this report prior to entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics of Government Act of 1978. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one-year probationary period. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance DRUG TESTING: As a condition of appointment to this position, you will be subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment testing for illegal drug use under the U.S. Department of Energy Employee Drug Plan. If you are selected you will be provided information regarding drug testing. Failure to undergo testing or positive findings resulting from the test will eliminate you from further consideration for this position. If selected for and appointed to this position you will be subject to random drug testing while employed. SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. MOBILITY: A mobility agreement may be required based on mission needs. E-VERIFY: New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit Qualifications The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method. Applicants must show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and any technical qualifications via resume. Your resume presented will reflect that you possess the ECQs and give a synopsis of your accomplishments. Although applicants cannot address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume and throughout the entire application package. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed later in this section below must be addressed in a separate narrative. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The five (5) ECQs described below were designed to assess executive-level experiences and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. 1: Leading Change: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals and establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2: Leading People: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3: Results Driven: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4: Business Acumen: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5: Building Coalitions: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): As part of your application package, a supplemental narrative must be uploaded addressing each MTQ listed below. No more than one (1) page per MTQ is allowed; additional informational information will not be considered. MTQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following MTQs. Failure to submit a narrative statement addressing each of the MTQs may cause your application to be deemed incomplete and not be considered. MTQ 1: Describe your working knowledge of the commercial nuclear fuel cycle and commercial nuclear supply chain issues facing the US and allied countries. MTQ 2: Describe your executive level experience with current domestic and international political and financial issues related to nuclear fuel supply. MTQ 3: Demonstrate your ability to manage a complex nuclear or another high hazard program. Specifically, the ability to plan and execute the scope, cost, and schedule of such programs in a highly regulated, transparent and socially accountable environment. Education Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Telework: Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the DOE Workplace Flexibilities policy. For general information on government wide Telework polices visit: ( OF-306: You may be required to complete an OF-306, "Declaration for Federal Employment" form used to (a) determine your suitability for Federal Employment and/or (b) in conducting an investigation to determine your suitability or ability to hold a security clearance. Applications contain information subject to the Privacy Act (PL 93 579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. This is a non-bargaining unit position.