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Summary This position serves as a Program Manager at the Y-12 Field Office (YFO) representing YFO management on assigned Safety Management Program(s) (SMP) for matters involving Industrial Hygiene (IH), Worker Safety and Health Program (WSHP) (i.e., Industrial Safety and Construction Safety), Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP), and Integrated Safety Management Program (ISMS). Responsibilities As a Program Manager (Federal Technical Training Program Manager), you will: Conduct walk-through inspections of the facilities and/or operations for the purpose of identifying hazards, incidents of non-compliance with standards and guidelines, and potential problem areas. Assures that activities are performed within approved safe operating envelopes and in compliance with applicable orders, laws, and regulations. Monitor integrated and complex program performance involving unique equipment, illness/injury, facility designs, operations and processes, a variety of human factors, and dangerous operations and processes. Ensure contractor management control systems and procedures adhere to NNSA/DOE and national nuclear, radiological and/or industrial safety, and environmental compliance program requirements, policies and practices, and contractual obligations. Conduct walk-through inspections of the facilities and/or operations for the purpose of identifying hazards, incidents of noncompliance with standards and guidelines, and potential problem areas. Assures that activities are performed within approved safe operating envelopes and in compliance with applicable orders, laws, and regulations. Makes contractor and site management aware of issues and concerns and recommends potential solutions to regulatory, technical and/or programmatic issues and requirements. Participate in hearings, meetings, conferences and special working groups with M&O contractor and other subject matter experts; Federal, state, and local regulators (e.g. EPA, NRC, etc.), and oversight entitles (e.g. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board). Serve as the primary interface between local NNSA/DOE management and the contractor, and maintains cognizance of all operational activities, both technical and administrative, in providing technical and policy guidance, direction and interpretation. Make contractor and site management aware of issues and concerns and recommends potential solutions to regulatory, technical and/or programmatic issues and requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is 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. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A one year probationary period may be required. Must be able to obtain certification in the DOE's Technical Qualification Program (TQP) within 18 months of start date. This position is covered by the Technical Qualification Program (TQP), which requires the incumbent to acquire and demonstrate competencies identified in the TQP Functional Area Qualification and Field Office specific standards and requires certification of the competencies by NNSA supervision and TQP qualifying officials. https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the federal service, i.e., NQ/NN-2 or GS-12. This experience may have been gained in either the public or private sectors. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience serving on a team or supporting technical evaluations of contractor operational and implementation plans including in an industrial, nuclear, or non-nuclear facility. Knowledge of employee training and development concepts, policies, practices, regulations, and procedures to develop and administer programs that meet the organization's needs and facilitate a well-trained and developed workforce. Advanced oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations, discuss training and development needs with staff and external vendors and conduct training and self-assessment programs. Examples of qualifying experience include: Serving on a team that evaluates operating systems, processes, formality of operations, material flows, waste streams, instruments/alarms, control room practices, maintenance and construction, quality assurance, safety, health, and environmental activities, design, construction, maintenance, or operational activities. The applicant's experience must include: Serving on a team supporting Environment, Safety, Health, or Quality functions Performing technical evaluations at industrial, nuclear, or non-nuclear "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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. 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 don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. 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