Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF)

Summary The Department of Energy's 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.

Duties

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) shipment's 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 employee's 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.

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 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 shipment's 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 convoy's 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.

Requirements

• 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 operator's license; have a satisfactory driving record; be able to obtain/maintain a Commercial Driver's 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 Energy's 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.

How you will be evaluated 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.How to apply 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. Other 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 don't 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.

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