Reactor Operator

About the role

NIST is seeking a Reactor Operator to maintain, test, and operate the nuclear reactor at the NCNR, providing world-class neutron measurement capabilities to researchers from industry, academia, and government. The work of this role directly enables critical scientific breakthroughs advancing economic and technical excellence in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operations on a research reactor
• Perform equipment maintenance on a research reactor
• Perform specified routine procedures of a research reactor
• Attend routine continuous training on a research reactor

Requirements

• To qualify for the ZT-III, applicants must have one year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-08 grade level (ZTII for NIST employees) in the Federal service.
• To qualify for the ZT-IV, applicants must have one year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-10 grade level (ZT-III for NIST employees) in the Federal service.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is defined as:
• Experience assisting or providing technical support with regular routine procedures, operations, or maintenance of a nuclear facility.
• OR Two full years of graduate education
• OR A master's degree related to the position
• OR A combination of education and experience

Skills

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Benefits

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.