Initiate own technical programs, solve complex technical problems using both internal and external knowledge data bases, bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the organization, recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in filed of expertise, lead teams to solve complex technical problems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.
Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional areas of technical expertise.
Recommend engineering/ technical research programs for others in group and assist in that planning. Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise, be responsive to organization needs in answering complex problems where judgment also has to be applied, organize and lead task teams to solve problems and fully utilize technical resources within the company, at assist in solutions. Identify technical areas where individual special knowledge can solve complex technical programs of interest to the company and DOE, take much initiative in this effort.
Is often ahead of management in recognizing need. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and
personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks for department. Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research,
development, testing, quality assurance requirements. Communicate results verbally and in manuscript form.
Candidate will not have direct oversight responsibilities for personnel and will not be involved in giving assignments or tasks. Candidate will provide documents, presentations, and general support and coordination needed to complete assign tasks. May mentor less senior professionals in communication skills.
Maintain technical expertise and bring credibility to the organization through recognition as a technical expert by the company and DOE through such activities as internal and external technical reports and/ or publications, involvement in national professional organizations and contributing significantly toward attaining the Site mission and goals.
Mentor less senior professionals as a means of transferring technical knowledge and insight. Recommend engineering and technology research, development and application programs for others and assist in the planning of such programs.

Education and Experience
Must be a US Citizen
Q Clearance Required
Ph.D. degree and about 12+ years' experience
MS degree and 15+ years' experience
BS degree and about 18+ years' experience. Top Skills & Years of
Experience:--Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered where candidate has an advance degree.
Has mastered technical field, is recognized as internal expert, has depth of knowledge to tackle any problem in field.
Contributes to advancing knowledge.
Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 20 years of recent experience in the nuclear safety industry through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.
Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3, DOE O 420.1, and related directives and standards is required
Candidate must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work; and proficiency in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments.
Preferred Skills
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Candidates involved in the preparation or review of Safety Basis documents to support DOE Capital Project within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Candidates with direct experience in the application of DOE-STD-3009-2014 and DOESTD-1189-2016 are preferred.
Previous experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SRS safety basis documents is preferred.

Area Security
Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments

Work Hours
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Work Environment / Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
o Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.