Background

This position is located in the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Learning and Development (HRLD) duty location Chattanooga, TN.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proud to be ranked among the best places to work for compensation, work-life balance, and performance for mid-sized agencies in the Federal Government. We've earned our top ratings by creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership training, teamwork, and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission where you can be part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry, and research.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Health Physicist duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

Coordinates the development and implementation of specialized technical training, as assigned, to provide NRC staff and Agreement State personnel with the level of knowledge of specialized technical training topics needed to perform their individual job assignments. This coordination requires front end analysis, development/review of course materials (objectives, lesson plans, examinations, etc.), monitoring of course presentations and making recommendations for course improvement.

Provides specialized technical training in health physics topics relate to nuclear reactors, fuel cycle, high and low level radioactive waste activities and the broad range of licensed activities involving radioactive material including medical and industrial applications, environmental monitoring, decommissioning, and the transportation of radioactive material.
Manages the Technical Training Center's (TTC) radiation safety program as the Radiation Safety Officer or Alternate Radiation Safety Officer.
Completes the HRLD formal staff qualification process in areas as assigned. Attains and maintains proficiency in the use of Agency information resources including document management and retrieval systems, web-based systems, and other IT systems.
Reviews technical and regulatory information to maintain currency with NRC policies and procedures and industry technical and operational information. Evaluates current information, reviews recommendations regarding updates to assigned training programs, and updates the programs as appropriate.
Evaluates training standards and programs developed by other government agencies, international agencies, and commercial fi rms for possible utilization in the technical training curriculum and updates assigned programs as appropriate.
Identifies best and/or alternate sources of instruction from among Government sources, consultants, contractors, and universities. Analyzes course offerings and/or proposals to determine costs and benefits to the NRC.
Prepares needs analysis and recommends training strategies, plans, and programs. Integrates training program development with analyses of instruction to produce sound training programs and improve overall NRC performance.

Additional Employment-related Information:

Trial Period: Selectees are required to serve a trial period to assess their overall fitness and qualifications for continued employment. The trial period for new employees is two years. New employees who are preference eligible veterans serve a one-year trial period.

Salary and Benefits:

This position starts at a salary of $125,776.

Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience that demonstrates specific knowledge in and experience working with radiological safety programs associated with the use of byproduct, source, or special nuclear materials, in areas of medical, industrial, reactors, fuel cycle, or decommissioning with an emphasis on NRC licensing or inspection, radiation safety, and experience with the development and implementation of training programs.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices in the fi elds of radiation safety, physics, chemistry and life sciences, and specialized knowledge of the uses and applications of byproduct, source, special nuclear materials related to materials, fuel cycle and power reactor health physics and related programs..
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices and demonstrated experience in the implementation and maintenance of technical training programs including the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
3. Broad knowledge of NRC regulatory programs, licensing and inspection/enforcement techniques and standards.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and ability to deal tactfully and professionally with all levels of personnel.
5. Experience managing and coordinating projects including managing budgets, establishing schedules, developing milestones development, and identifying resources. Examples may include project management or experience as a Contract Officer's Representative.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

Education

Education Requirements: Qualification for 1701, General Education and Training series basic requirements:

1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
OR
2. Combination of education and experience: Experience in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

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 have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.

How to Apply

Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Career Opportunities page, click on Apply Now then Search for New Opportunities and click on view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT. Or, click on the apply button/link on this site to be taken to NRC �s USAJOBS.gov employment page. Find the Sr. Health Physicist Instructor Job Announcement Number DE-12945157-26-BG and apply on-line by May 22, 2026.

This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.

We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position so that you correctly submit all necessary materials and documentation. If you are viewing this opportunity after May 22nd please visit NRC�s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested.