Program Manager (Director, Radiological Controls)

This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy. The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors is also the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the Deputy Commander, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, Naval Sea Systems Command. Responsibilities for this Program area are contained in Executive Order 12344 of 1 February 1982, which is codified in 10 U.S.C. § 6102 and 50 U.S.C. § 2406.

As a Program Manager (Director, Radiological Controls), you will: Performs work of exceptional complexity and responsibility with wide latitude for independent judgment along with prudence and foresight involving the combined efforts of multiple Naval personnel, civilians, contractors, and facilities. Responsible for the prescription and enforcement of standards and regulations for the control of radiation and radioactivity associated with naval nuclear propulsion activities as they affect the health and safety of workers, personnel, and the public while preventing adverse impact to the environment. Provides management and technical oversight for the radiological control program which includes preparing requirements for, specifying objectives, developing, and approving long range technical plans, and coordinating all aspects of laboratory radiological controls. Reviews and evaluates reported radiological problems at all operating and maintenance organizations world-wide, evaluates the radiological parameters which could affect the radiological safety or personnel inside and outside the organization, and coordinates headquarters direction to operating and field organizations in such situations. Identifies technical problems in radiological controls, their underlying causes, and actions needed to correct them and assess the effectiveness of the organization's radiological control management. Determines and provides basic design parameters and performance criteria for reactor plant systems associated with radiological control, such as radiation dosimetry, radiation monitoring systems, ventilation systems, and arrangement for nuclear support facilities in nuclear powered ships and their support organizations (tenders, maintenance activities, shipyards, and laboratories). Coordinates input on Federal radiation guidelines and scientific issues amid outside agencies. Prepares and issues radiation and personnel operating protection standards, to include maintaining nuclear propulsion plants from hazardous exposure to ionizing radiation. Prepares and issues detailed manuals defining the radiological control specification, procedures, emergency radiological response procedures, and training requirements.

For more information on qualification requirements, please click OPM Qualification Standards. There is no education requirement for this position.