[Hiring] ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE (TECHNICAL) @Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Role Description

This position is located in Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel. The supervisor is E. Roy Hawkens, Chief Administrative Judge. This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Serves as a member of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, with primary responsibilities including:

• Serving as a technical member of three-member Licensing Boards in NRC adjudicatory proceedings.
• Prehearing activities such as:
  • Examining pleadings and filings.
  • Researching highly technical subject matter.
  • Preparing orders.
• Hearing activities including:
  • Advising the Chairperson of the Licensing Board concerning testimony and evidence.
  • Questioning or examining witnesses and evaluating their testimony.
  • Assuring an accurate hearing record.
• Decision-related activities such as:
  • Studying the record.
  • Considering proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
  • Researching precedents.
  • Preparing written orders and decisions.
• Performing other assigned duties as requested by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Panel.

The Panel is comprised of legally trained administrative judges (Legal Administrative Judges) and scientifically and technically trained administrative judges (Technical Administrative Judges). The ASLBP conducts hearings and makes decisions regarding licenses authorized by the Atomic Energy Act, including:

• Nuclear power plants.
• Enrichment facilities.
• Fabrication facilities.
• Fuel cycle related facilities (including those for spent fuel storage).
• Facilities licensed to possess nuclear materials.

This assignment will be associated with expected hearings including:

• Licensing of new commercial nuclear power plants.
• Licensing advanced technology reactors.
• License renewal of existing nuclear power plants.
• Power uprates of existing power plants.

Both Legal and Technical Administrative Judges are appointed by the Commission based on recognized experience and achievement in their field. Candidates found well qualified will either be appointed directly or placed on a register for future appointments.

Qualifications

• Expertise in engineering and scientific fields, especially:
  • Nuclear and radiological engineering.
  • Environmental sciences/engineering.
  • Geology/hydrology/civil engineering.
  • Nuclear materials.
  • Nuclear waste.
  • Health physics.
• At least 15 years of work experience in a field related to the ASLBP's work.
• Preferred candidates should have a Ph.D./M.D. with at least 10 years of recent specialized experience.
• Experience should be evidenced by:
  • Publication.
  • Teaching.
  • Public speaking.
  • Research.
  • Extensive industry experience.
• At least one year of experience comparable to grade 15 level in the Federal government or equivalent in the private sector.
• Ability to work courteously with others in an adversarial or collegial setting.
• Experience and professional stature to perform duties of ASLBP Administrative Judges.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• This is a Drug Testing position.
• Must meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
• Trial period of 1 or 2 years required.
• Must demonstrate:
  • Performance and conduct.
  • Needs and interests of the agency.
  • Advancement of organizational goals.
  • Efficiency of the Federal service.

Benefits

• 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.