Lead Nuclear Materials Courier (SRF)

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

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 ***

Documents you must provide

• You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
• Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume may not be considered.
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
• NNSA will accept a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format).
• You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable.
• It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume.
• If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees): To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following.
• If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!
• Full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (SCD).If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade.
• Please see the Education section for more information.
• Career Transition Assistance Program, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
• Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

What to expect next

Thank you for your interest in employment with DOE. We will notify you of your results once your application is reviewed. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.

The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated. You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Additional 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. EEO Policy: Click HERE.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE.

Selective Service Registration: Click HERE. Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.