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Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF)

Department of Energy

National Nuclear Security Administration

Office of Secure Transportation (OST)

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Summary

The Department of Energys National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) is seeking a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF). In this critical national security role supporting nuclear stockpile stewardship, you will lead specialized protective force personnel in the safe and secure transportation of classified and hazardous nuclear materials.

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Summary

The Department of Energys National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) is seeking a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF). In this critical national security role supporting nuclear stockpile stewardship, you will lead specialized protective force personnel in the safe and secure transportation of classified and hazardous nuclear materials.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

few vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $103,730 - $134,854 per year Pay scale & grade

NV 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0084 Nuclear Materials Courier

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Q Access Authorization Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-NA-15-OST-XA-01045-NNSA Control number 889696000

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Duties

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As a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF), you will:

• Serve as a member of a Special Response Force (SRF) team Tasked with leading the pursuit and recovery of cargo unlawfully removed from an Office of Secure Transportation (OST) shipments custody and control.
• Responsible for leading a sizable contingent of a highly specialized protective force.
• Assess situations and respond quickly and effectively to environmental conditions, resources, and safety and security issues that may arise unexpectedly.
• Responsible for leading all Courier personnel assigned to work under the employees command on specific transportation missions (convoys) engaging in the safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or special nuclear material.
• Contribute to employee performance appraisals and recommends personnel actions based on performance on convoys.
• Identify and obtain resources needed to accomplish individual mission requirements; develops and executes operational, security, and tactical plans for assigned convoys; directs and coordinates the work of all agents while on a mission operation.
• Exercise command authority over widely dispersed assigned agents and provides clear direction in response to suspicious incidents or in the execution of complex para-military tactics, techniques, and procedures designed to deter, disrupt, or detect potential adversaries.

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Conditions of employment

• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must possess or acquire a valid State motor vehicle operators license; have a satisfactory driving record; be able to obtain/maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate specialties, i.e. hazmat.
• Occasional exposure to potential dangers from explosives and radioactive and toxic materials.
• This position is covered by the Department of Energys Human Reliability Program (HRP) and is subject to annual physical, psychological testing and evaluation, and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Travel will be 50% of the time.
• The Department of Energy requires that persons employed in Nuclear Materials Courier positions meet on a continuing basis its physical requirements, weapons qualifications, and first aid training requirements.
• Required to carry a firearm and maintain qualifications on assigned weapons. Required to maintain SRF qualification requirements.
• This position is designated as a primary position and is covered by the retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336 (c).
• The OST Mission is performed on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
• All employees are subject to participation in both scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NV-03 level (GS-12). Serving as a member of a specialized team tasked with leading the pursuit and recovery of cargo unlawfully removed from an OST shipments custody and control. Experience includes utilizing specialized Special Response Force equipment and specialized skills and tactics in the event that an adversary gains control of OST cargo and removes it from the convoys vicinity. Candidates would have to be meet the majority of the specialized experience below.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

• Pursuit, containment, reconnaissance, hasty assault planning, breaching, and stronghold assault.
• Developing and leading tactical responses to specific threat
• Serving as an Incident Commander or in an ICS operational role to resolve contingencies such as severe weather, traffic incidents, or security threats during transit.
• Experience coordinating operational security and contingency response protocols with external law enforcement, military, or emergency service agencies.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and dont have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

EEO Policy: Click HERE.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.

Veterans Information: Click HERE.

Telework: Click HERE.

Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.

Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES: Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 11/05/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13070150.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume may not be considered.
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). You will be notified at the time you click Apply Online which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees):

To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: experience.">Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.

Career Transition Assistance Program, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

• You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.
• To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
• You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Agency contact information

Joel Alvarez

Phone 202-660-2791 Email joel.alvarez@nnsa.doe.gov Address NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation

24600 20th St SE

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507

US

Next steps

Thank you for your interest in employment with DOE. We will notify you of your results once your application is reviewed.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume may not be considered.
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). You will be notified at the time you click Apply Online which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees):

To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: experience.">Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.

Career Transition Assistance Program, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

• You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.
• To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
• You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

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Agency contact information

Joel Alvarez

Phone 202-660-2791 Email joel.alvarez@nnsa.doe.gov Address NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation

24600 20th St SE

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507

US

Next steps

Thank you for your interest in employment with DOE. We will notify you of your results once your application is reviewed.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to have a job that can ensure national security by providing support to the nations nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship activities? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) has the perfect employment opportunity for a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF). In this position you will play an important role in accomplishing the national security mission of the Department of Energys National Nuclear Security Administration. A successful candidate in this position will lead a team of specialized protective force personnel, which is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and or hazardous nuclear material.

Agency contact information

Joel Alvarez

Phone 202-660-2791 Email joel.alvarez@nnsa.doe.gov Address NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation

24600 20th St SE

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507

US

Summary

The Department of Energys National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Agent Operations Eastern Command (AOEC) is seeking a Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF). In this critical national security role supporting nuclear stockpile stewardship, you will lead specialized protective force personnel in the safe and secure transportation of classified and hazardous nuclear materials.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

few vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $103,730 - $134,854 per year Pay scale & grade

NV 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0084 Nuclear Materials Courier

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Q Access Authorization Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-NA-15-OST-XA-01045-NNSA Control number 889696000

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