Incumbent serves as a region-based senior inspector who assists the Team Lead in managing the inspection program. Provides regional program support regarding operational and strategic activities associated with the implementation of the operating reactor inspection, oversight, and assessment programs, including the oversight of inspector qualifications and training; monitoring operational performance (i.e., metrics); and the implementation of continuous improvement activities and initiatives. Leads, plans, conducts, reports, and integrates findings associated with inspections of light-water reactors, in accordance with the NRC Inspection manual, Chapter 2515. Performs a wide variety of lead duties associated with inspection of the engineering, corrective actions and operations of power reactors. Independently plans and determines the scope of inspections to be performed. As a lead inspector or team member, performs routine and complex inspections, allegation reviews, event response inspections, or area of emphasis inspections of reactor facilities to observe and assure conformance to NRC rules and regulations, inspection procedures, and orders. Prepares and coordinates a report of inspection findings to ascertain whether the facility is being operated safely, whether the licensee's performance in cross-cutting areas is effective, and whether regulatory requirements are being satisfied. Integrates inspection findings into overall licensee assessment. Performs miscellaneous duties in support of the region-based inspection program, including enforcement and performance assessment.
Starting at $136,414 Per Year (GG 14)