Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist II (DAF)

The Device Assembly Facility (DAF) is seeking a Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist II.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in field related to the position plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as nuclear material operations, facility operations, maintenance, radiological facilities, high explosives operations, or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.
- Training or experience with high explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.
- Training or experience in areas related to nuclear operations or nuclear maintenance such as those found at a DOE nuclear facility, commercial power plant, or US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program is a plus.
- Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Conduct in-service inspections (ISIs), and system surveillances.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired.
- The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). The DAF is in the forward areas of the NNSS.
- Work schedule will be Monday – Thursday, 4/10’s (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,953.60 - $121,430.40.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.