Summary

This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Office of Mission Operations (OMO), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) in Oak Ridge, TN. A successful candidate in this position will lead a team of highly specialized protective forces, responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous nuclear materials.

Duties

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As a Supervisory Nuclear Materials Courier (MBF), you will:

• Serves as a Squad Commander, with a full range of supervisory responsibilities for Nuclear Materials Couriers and support staff.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties, such as assigning and evaluating work performance, establishing training objectives, directing training activities of subordinates, recognizing, and disciplining staff, and resolving employee grievances.
• Provides both administrative and technical direction to a highly specialized protective force that is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous materials.
• Directs the response of resources in an emergency.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• The Department of Energy requires couriers on a continuing basis meet physical requirements, weapons qualifications, and first aid training requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of a training academy.
• Required to carry a firearm and maintain qualifications on assigned weapons.
• The OST Mission is performed on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
• Employees are subject to participation in both scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NV-03 pay band or GS-12 level. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes: Experience functioning as a Convoy Commander (Lead Nuclear Materials Courier) or Recovery Team Leader.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

- Leading a team of Nuclear Materials Couriers personnel in the safe and secure transportation of hazardous nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material.

- Developing and executing operational, security, and tactical plans for assigned convoys.

- Identifying and obtaining resources needed to accomplish mission operations.

- Directing and coordinating the work of agents while on mission operations.

- Demonstrated skill in security planning.

- Conducting or overseeing threat assessments of potential hostilities.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no qualifying education for this position, series and grade.

Additional information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• 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.
• PCS Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy.

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Benefits

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