Technical Assistant
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Technical Assistant

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location: Naperville,IL, USA

Date: 2025-01-03T08:50:22Z

Job Description:

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Resource Management (DRMA), Region III, Naperville, Illinois. The supervisor is Dana Bax, DRMA Division Director.

This is a Non Bargaining Unit position.

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/30/2024 to 01/13/2025

* Salary

$136,414 - $177,341 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GG 14

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Location

* Naperville, IL 1 vacancy

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel for training.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Travel expenses associated with relocation may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

14

* Job family (Series)

* 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

L Access Authorization

* Drug test

Yes

* Announcement number

R-III/DRMA-2025-0002

* Control number

826073700

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This job is open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from current NRC employees on a permanent or competitive Term appointment, other permanent Federal employees who have completed a 1-year probationary period, and reinstatement eligibles. NRC employees are encouraged to apply. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply.

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Duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Technical Assistant duties as shown below.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

1. Performs special projects, studies, and analyses to identify, evaluate and recommend improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of division and office resource utilization as directed or independently, and to streamline divisional operations.

2. Serves as the Human Capital liaison, and manages, facilitates, and executes program areas such as performance management, awards, staffing strategies, strategic workforce planning, and training.

3. Coordinates assigned activities, as appropriate, with other divisions, other regional offices, headquarters offices and other Federal agencies to ensure timely and open communications and alignment in the execution of programs and processes and promote team building.

4. Responsible for independently carrying out a broad variety of complex corporate and mission support assignments, ensures divisional assessments are accomplished, assists the division director and branch chiefs in accomplishing divisional activities and projects including especially difficult management advisory services in areas including, but not limited, to human capital, information/technology management, financial management, organizational structure, and administrative matters, policies and practices to support DRMA activities and programs.

5. Functions as a technical expert in corporate and mission support programs carried out by the division/region.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* U.S. Citizenship Required

* This is a Drug Testing position.

* Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.

* Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Demonstrated ability to assume lead responsibility for a broad range of assignments related to mission support, management support, and/or project management.

2. Demonstrated ability to identify complex issues and recommend successful approaches for resolution.

3. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

4. Demonstrated ability to learn financial management and budgeting principles, processes, and practices; performance management; development and/or management of human capital programs and staffing strategies; and ability to develop, manage and streamline business processes.

In addition to the basic requirements, 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: Comprehensive knowledge of Federal government budget policies, and practices, and an understanding of NRC budget policies procedures, management information and technology systems sufficient to enable multipurpose interaction with these systems in accomplishing assigned responsibilities, and understanding of personnel policy, regulations, and practices sufficient to be able to take a lead role in assessing staffing, position management, and in developing hiring and reorganization strategies and proposals.

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

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

None

Additional information

The duty location of this position is Naperville, IL. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective bargaining Agreement, if applicable.

Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via ...@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-###-####.

Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit:

Selectee's will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment , (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in an NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.

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* 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.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

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.

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

* 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.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

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

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

List of supplemental material that may be applicable:

If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.

If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. This SF-50 should not be an award SF-50.

Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at

If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.

All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two choices for submitting your supplemental documents:

1. Use the USAJOBS feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or

2. Use the Upload feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc;

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.

Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.

Furthermore, paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must Contact the Human Resources Specialist BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the?USAJOBS online Resume Builder.?If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

* Job title

* Name of employer

* Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format

* Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.

* Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).

* Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information?(age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter.?We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position.

To begin the application process, select the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

Agency contact information

Rebecca Sricklin

Phone 630-###-#### TDD 240-###-#### Fax 000-###-#### Email ...@nrc.gov

Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2056 Westings Ave

Region III - Human Resources Staff

Naperville, Illinois 60563

United States

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting Application Status.

* 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

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Required Documents

List of supplemental material that may be applicable:

If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.

If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. This SF-50 should not be an award SF-50.

Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at

If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.

All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have two choices for submitting your supplemental documents:

1. Use the USAJOBS feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or

2. Use the Upload feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc;

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

How to Apply

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.

Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.

Furthermore, paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must Contact the Human Resources Specialist BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the?USAJOBS online Resume Builder.?If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. If you fail to provide the required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

* Job title

* Name of employer

* Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format

* Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.

* Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).

* Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information?(age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter.?We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position.

To begin the application process, select the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

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Agency contact information

Rebecca Sricklin

Phone 630-###-#### TDD 240-###-#### Fax 000-###-#### Email ...@nrc.gov

Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2056 Westings Ave

Region III - Human Resources Staff

Naperville, Illinois 60563

United States

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting Application Status.

Read more

Fair & 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

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/30/2024 to 01/13/2025

* Salary

$136,414 - $177,341 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GG 14

* Location

* Naperville, IL 1 vacancy

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel for training.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Travel expenses associated with relocation may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

14

* Job family (Series)

* 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

L Access Authorization

* Drug test

Yes

* Announcement number

R-III/DRMA-2025-0002

* Control number

826073700

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/826073700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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