Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sponsoring a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) which is targeted to begin in May 2025. We are anticipating a class size of 20-25 participants. The SES CDP prepares individuals who have demonstrated executive potential for senior leadership positions at the NRC. The selecting official for this program will be the Executive Director for Operations.

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

All qualified individuals within the Federal Civil Service.

Applications will be accepted from current NRC employees 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 eligible or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply.

Duties

Program Curriculum

Length of Program: This is a 16-month, part-time program. Participants continue to occupy their regular positions except while they are attending training or seminars, or while on rotational assignments.

Individual Needs Assessment: Each participant completes a 360-assessment exercise prior to orientation, which is designed to determine those competencies which will be developed or reinforced during the program. Results of this assessment will be discussed individually with each participant during orientation.

Senior Adviser (Mentor): Through their experience, proven capabilities, and management perspective, SES senior advisers assist participants in further clarifying their developmental objectives and in identifying developmental assignments and activities. Initial meetings include a discussion on the candidate's developmental needs and assistance in identifying developmental assignments and activities. They meet with the candidate on a regular basis to provide coaching and monitoring of performance.

Executive Development Plan: An Executive Development Plan (EDP) is prepared by each participant, together with the immediate supervisor and the senior advisor (mentor). The EDP is used to identify, track, and document completion of competency-based needs of the participants. It is approved by the NRC Executive Resources Board (ERB), and is updated or revised, as needed, throughout the program.

Rotational Assignment: Significantly challenging rotational assignments totaling at least 120 days of full-time service are required of all participants. One assignment must be at least 90 continuous days in a position other than, and substantially different from, the candidate's position of record. These assignments are designed to help prepare participants for the nature and scope of positions they are likely to assume in the SES.

Interagency Training: The program requires at least 80 hours of formal interagency training throughout the duration of the program that addresses the executive core qualifications and their application to SES positions Government-wide. The training experience includes interaction with a wide mix of senior managers and executives outside the candidate's organization or agency to foster a broader perspective. Agencies sending candidate to the NRC SESCDP will need to provide funding for interagency training not to exceed $25,000.

Leadership Development Sessions: Candidates participate in bi-monthly one and one-half day leadership development sessions at NRC headquarters in Rockville, MD that consist of leadership development activities, relevant group discussions, individual, or group discussions with Commissioners, office directors, regional administrators or other members of the Senior Executive Service. Some of these sessions may be in-person at NRC headquarters or at other locations. Candidates present leadership topics or bring in a guest speaker. If possible, the candidates will visit another agency. Agencies sending candidates to the NRC SESCDP will need to arrange and provide funding for travel.

Group Project: Candidates are assigned a group project topic and an executive sponsor for each team. The candidates will work as a team to research and prepare a presentation for the completion ceremony. Agencies sending candidates to the NRC SESCDP will need to arrange and provide funding for travel, if needed.

Progress Review: Progress in meeting EDP requirements is closely monitored by the SES CDP Program Manager, senior advisor (mentor), and the ERB, and is evaluated periodically to assure timely completion of program activities.

Candidate Certification: After a candidate completes the program, the NRC's ERB determines if the candidate successfully completed all SES CDP requirements and demonstrated that the candidate is prepared to serve as a member of the SES or if more development is needed. Once the ERB determines that a candidate has successfully completed the program, the candidate, in collaboration with the CDP Program Manager, prepares all documentation required by OPM procedures. If the ERB determines that more development is needed, it provides the candidate with specific recommendations for additional training or development assignments necessary to successfully complete the SES CDP.

Cost: Travel and per diem costs to attend the program, participate in an NRC rotational assignment, projects and interagency training costs (not to exceed $25,000) associated with the program are paid by the candidate's home agency. Every effort will be made to accommodate regional and external participants when scheduling group training and program activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen to apply.
• You must be a current Federal Civil Service employee.
• You must qualify; see "Qualifications Required" below.
• Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
• You must meet the requirements of this announcement by the closing date.

NOTE: We are accepting 350 applications for this vacancy. When 350 applications have been received, the vacancy will close effective midnight.

You must meet the requirements of this vacancy announcement by the closing date.

Qualifications

NOTE: We are accepting 350 applications for this vacancy. When 350 applications have been received, the vacancy will close effective midnight.

The NRC's SES CDP requires that individuals have at least one year of supervisory/leadership experience and have demonstrated exceptional executive leadership potential. Leadership experience is normally obtained by serving in positions at the Grade 15 or equivalent.

Applicants must demonstrate competence or potential for development in the five SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. The ECQs are the leadership criteria defined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to certify candidates for SES positions. OPM will certify candidates primarily on their demonstrated mastery of the ECQs.

All applicants must submit an online resume and online written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) describing your accomplishments against each of the ECQs. Note: A proven sustained record of accomplishments and the recency of experience are factors in the selection. You must address each ECQ separately and are required to respond to all ECQs. Abbreviated responses to the ECQs, 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 ECQs and vacancy questions unanswered. Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.

When addressing the ECQs, applicants should include one or two notable examples using the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) model:

Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal.

Context: Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).

Action: Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.

Result: Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of...) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). You should provide a reference (name, position, organization, contact information), preferably a current senior executive familiar with your specific accomplishments, for every example in your ECQ submission.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision

ECQ 2 - Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

Education

Please select the most applicable series related to your work experience and/or education. Depending on the series you select, educational requirements may apply. See educational requirements per series below.

GG-0801 (General Engineering Series):

Basic Requirements:

• Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional registration or licensure Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)

GG-1301, (General Physical Science Series):

Basic requirements:

• Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

• Combination of education and experience education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

General Attorney series 0905:

You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree, and you must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

GG-0340 (No educational required)

Additional information

NOTE: We are accepting 350 applications for this vacancy. When 350 applications have been received, the vacancy will close effective midnight.

The SESCDP prepares individuals who have demonstrated executive potential for senior leadership positions. Participants in the program engage in developmental assignments and formal training activities to enhance their executive competencies and to increase their awareness of public policy, programs, and issues. The program promotes the development of a government-wide, as well as an agency-wide, corporate SES culture through exposure to ideas and concepts across Government and ensures that the NRC has a sufficient pool of well qualified and diverse candidates to meet present and future executive needs.

Geographical Mobility or Availability

NRC strongly values and benefits from executives with broad agency experience and who are willing to serve where most needed. NRC executives may serve at NRC Headquarters (Rockville, MD) or NRC regional offices (Region I: King of Prussia, PA; Region II: Atlanta, GA; Region III: Lisle, IL; Region IV: Arlington, TX). Candidates' willingness to be geographically mobile upon graduation is not considered in rating candidates or identifying best qualified candidates.

Candidate Status

Candidates selected from within the NRC serving in career or career-type appointments retain their grade, pay, and status of their current position while completing the program and remain employees of their current organizations.

Candidates selected from outside of NRC who are currently serving in career or career-type appointments in other agencies may participate in the program while serving in their current agencies upon negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the candidate's home agency. Alternatively, NRC may offer a career type General Grade Schedule (GG) 15 position to a career civil service candidate selected from another agency. Considerations in deciding between a Memorandum of Understanding and an offer of employment may include availability of full-time grade 15 work for which the candidate is well qualified, willingness or ability of the candidate's home agency to enter into a mutually acceptable agreement, budget, etc.

Candidates selected who are serving in other than career or career-type appointments (e.g., temporary appointments) are offered limited-term excepted service appointments (comparable to a Schedule B appointment) at Grade 15 level for the duration of their participation in the program, but not to exceed 3 years. Such appointments are made to full-time positions created for SES CDP developmental purposes and may not be used to fill regular positions on a continuing basis. The appointments do not confer civil service status. If an SES CDP participant serving on a limited-term excepted service appointment discontinues participation in the SES CDP for any reason, his or her employment with NRC terminates because it is authorized only for executive development positions established in conjunction with the SES CDP. Similarly, if the participant graduates from the SES CDP, but does not obtain an SES position before the appointment expires, his or her appointment with the NRC also terminates.

Note: Participation in the program does not guarantee placement in an SES position.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

NOTE: We are accepting 350 applications for this vacancy. When 350 applications have been received, the vacancy will close effective midnight.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above. NRC uses merit staffing procedures to evaluate and select participants for the SES CDP. Candidates will be separately considered in three categories: technical (engineering/scientific disciplines, nuclear security, etc.), corporate support (financial management, human capital management, information technology management, contract management, etc.), and general attorney fields. While there are multiple disciplines in this announcement, you will need to choose the one series that is applicable for your background.

Phase I: Initial Review of Application Package

The Office of Chief Human Capital Officer will conduct an initial review of applications for completeness, basic qualifications, and eligibility. Applications of qualified candidates will move on to Phase II.

Phase II: Preliminary Review and Evaluation

Panels consisting of NRC executives will evaluate candidates against the information provided in their resume, responses to the ECQs, to determine their level of qualifications. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be evaluated against the same set of criteria. All best qualified applicants will move on to Phase III.

Phase III: Executive Resources Board Evaluation

The NRC's Executive Resources Board (ERB) will determine the cutoff for the highest qualified candidates who will move on to Phase IV.

Phase IV: Structured Interviews

The highest qualified candidates will undergo a structured interview conducted by NRC executives and Office of Personnel Management staff designed to measure specific leadership and interpersonal competencies of candidates by systematically inquiring about their behavior in past experiences and/or their proposed behavior in hypothetical situations. All candidates are asked the same questions in the same order and evaluated using a common rating scale. Applicants will be provided information about the structured interview process prior to the interview.

Structured interview appointments are planned to occur Jan 28-Jan 30, 2025, in the Rockville, Maryland vicinity. Candidates selected to participate must be available during that timeframe and must be available on their scheduled dates.

The NRC will not pay any travel related costs to attend the structured interview.

Phase V: Selection

The ERB will make final selection recommendations based on all available information about the candidate's qualifications, NRC's SES succession planning needs, and projected future vacancies in the SES. Final selections are made by the NRC's Executive Director for Operations.

The NRC's ERB will consider the results of the structured interviews in finalizing its selection recommendations.

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  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
  
  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 a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. All federal employees are highly encouraged to submit their most recent Rating of Record.
  
  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.
  
  If you are a Veteran claiming 5-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility. If you are a Veteran claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
  
  You must include a copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. If you fail to submit transcripts with your application you will be considered ineligible and will not receive further consideration.
  
  All supplemental documents will 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; or
  
  If you experience a problem submitting the supplemental documents electronically, you may submit by email directly to ses_cdpapplicant.resource@nrc.gov
  
  By submitting an application, you agree to fully participate in and complete all requirements of the program, if selected. This may require rescheduling activities previously planned during the program. Program requirements cannot be waived.
  
  For more information on Application Procedures, please contact:
  
  Lindsey Redden
  Phone: 301-287-0519
  E-Mail: SES_CDP.Resource@nrc.gov
  
  
  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
  
  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 (OR) by uploading your resume from your USAJOBS jobseeker account. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
  
  Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/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.
  
  
  1. Job title
  2. Name of employer
  3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
  4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
  5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
  6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal 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 vacancy 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 online application submission.
  
  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the ECQs. ECQ responses must be in the space provided; responses stating 'see attached' WILL NOT be accepted. 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. 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.
  
  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
  
  Lindsey Redden
  
  Phone
  
  301-287-0519
  
  Fax
  000-000-0000
  Email
  
  lindsey.redden@nrc.gov
  
  Address
  
  NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
  
  11555 Rockville Pike
  
  Rockville, Maryland 20852
  
  United States
  
  Next steps
  
  NOTE: We are accepting 350 applications for this vacancy. When 350 applications have been received, the vacancy will close effective midnight.
  
  Candidates who successfully complete the program and receive certification of their executive qualifications by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board under the criterion of 5 U.S.C. 3393(c)(2)(B), will be eligible for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
  
  Reasonable Accommodation
  
  The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Disability Program Coordinator at (301) 287-0739 or via email at disability.resource@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
  
  Orientation: After candidates are notified of their selection, a mandatory in-person orientation will be held for all selectee which will be approximately a week-long. Each participant is provided with program requirements, policies, and expectations for the program. Agencies sending candidates to the NRC SESCDP will need to arrange and fund travel.
  
  Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application upon the closing date of the announcement. Applicants who submit an incomplete application or are found not qualified will be notified at the time of that determination. All qualified applicants will be notified whether or not they are selected for the program at the conclusion of the selection process.
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Required Documents

If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. All federal employees are highly encouraged to submit their most recent Rating of Record.

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.

If you are a Veteran claiming 5-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility. If you are a Veteran claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

You must include a copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. If you fail to submit transcripts with your application you will be considered ineligible and will not receive further consideration.

All supplemental documents will 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; or

If you experience a problem submitting the supplemental documents electronically, you may submit by email directly to ses_cdpapplicant.resource@nrc.gov

By submitting an application, you agree to fully participate in and complete all requirements of the program, if selected. This may require rescheduling activities previously planned during the program. Program requirements cannot be waived.

For more information on Application Procedures, please contact:

Lindsey Redden
Phone: 301-287-0519
E-Mail: SES_CDP.Resource@nrc.gov


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

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 (OR) by uploading your resume from your USAJOBS jobseeker account. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.

Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/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.

1. Job title
2. Name of employer
3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal 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 vacancy 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 online application submission.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the ECQs. ECQ responses must be in the space provided; responses stating 'see attached' WILL NOT be accepted. 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. 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.

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

Lindsey Redden

Phone

301-287-0519

Fax
000-000-0000
Email

lindsey.redden@nrc.gov

Address

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

11555 Rockville Pike

Rockville, Maryland 20852

United States

Next steps

NOTE: We are accepting 350 applications for this vacancy. When 350 applications have been received, the vacancy will close effective midnight.

Candidates who successfully complete the program and receive certification of their executive qualifications by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board under the criterion of 5 U.S.C. 3393(c)(2)(B), will be eligible for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Disability Program Coordinator at (301) 287-0739 or via email at disability.resource@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Orientation: After candidates are notified of their selection, a mandatory in-person orientation will be held for all selectee which will be approximately a week-long. Each participant is provided with program requirements, policies, and expectations for the program. Agencies sending candidates to the NRC SESCDP will need to arrange and fund travel.

Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application upon the closing date of the announcement. Applicants who submit an incomplete application or are found not qualified will be notified at the time of that determination. All qualified applicants will be notified whether or not they are selected for the program at the conclusion of the selection process.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request