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NUCLEAR ENGINEER

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A Nuclear Engineer researches and develops technology and systems that use nuclear energy and radiation. Maintains the safety of existing nuclear power systems, or develops nuclear power sources, or develops industrial and medical uses for radioactive material.

$137,515 / year median in Washington

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is a bridge program designed for giving employees the opportunity to gain the competencies necessary to qualify for a position in Nuclear Engineering 0840 occupational series. If selected, you will be placed on a Detail NTE 1 Year. Eligibility for this training opportunity is limited to current
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GS-0802-12
Please Note:
There will be no change in your salary during the timeframe of this training opportunity
Qualifications:
You are eligible for this training opportunity if you are currently a permanent
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GS-0802-12
within UIC (4523A) Org Code (2300).
Please Note:
Appropriate documentation must be provided at time of application to support experience and educational requirements. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. 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 be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience (or performing competencies). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf