New York State Department of Civil Service Announces Open-Competitive Examination Open to the Public

Power Systems Operations Specialist 4 (Nuclear)

This position exists in Albany ONLY.

Back To Top

Minimum Qualifications

On or before September 30, 2016, you must have a bachelor���s degree in an engineering or engineering technology discipline AND three years of direct experience or regulatory oversight experience in nuclear power plant operations and/or nuclear safety programs in one or more of the following:

1. Technical evaluation of nuclear generating facilities design, construction, licensing, operation, and decommissioning to determine whether they meet design objectives and Federal and State safety requirements; or
2. Development and revision of criteria, standards, and procedures for evaluating nuclear power plant operations under normal and emergency conditions; or
3. Evaluation of the effectiveness and reliability of nuclear power plant systems, as well as engineered safety features and other systems important to protecting the public and the environment from potential radiation exposure during normal operations and under emergency conditions; or
4. Review and evaluate reports from the industry and the Federal government pertaining to safety or environmental impact of nuclear generating facilities; or
5. Technical expertise on matters that may affect the operation of nuclear power plants in New York State as they may relate to potential health, radiological risks, economic, and environmental impacts; or
6. Preparation and review of license amendments submitted by nuclear power plant licensees in New York State; perform research regarding amendments as it relates to plant safety, design, and engineering issues; or
7. Evaluation of materials related to nuclear power plant operations and emergency planning, exercise, and response actions by evaluating the validity of certain assumptions made in estimating the effectiveness and reliability of nuclear system components to mitigate the consequences of various potential or actual system failures, or external impacts to safe plant operation.

Substitutions:

• A nuclear power plant operator���s license issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission may be substituted for the educational requirements. You must mail a copy of your license to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Albany, New York 12239. Attention: S2/CKT.
• A master���s degree in engineering or engineering technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Naval nuclear experience, which includes operating a nuclear reactor or operating nuclear reactor safety systems, may be substituted for the above experience. Each year of Naval nuclear experience may be substituted for one year of the direct experience or regulatory experience in a nuclear power plant operations and/or nuclear safety programs listed above.

Important: As the processing fee is non-refundable, verify that you entered the correct examination number and title on your online or paper application prior to submitting. If you apply online, you should immediately review your email confirmation notice to verify that you applied for the correct examination. If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT received by the Department of Civil Service. No late applications will be accepted after the filing deadline has passed.

Notes

1. Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. You must pay the required evaluation fee. If you are applying on the Internet, you must mail the independent verification of equivalency to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Albany, New York 12239. Attention: S2/CKT.
2. Travel Requirements: Appointment to certain positions requires extensive travel within a designated area of assignment. Appointees to these positions may be required to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. If the position requires that you operate a motor vehicle, you must possess a driver's license valid in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule.
3. Physical/Medical Requirements: Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment, and you are responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee. Appointees to this position may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
4. Background Investigation: Because of the nature of the position there is an investigative screening that may include a thorough character investigation. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws.
5. Access Authorization: The incumbent of this position will be required to make on-site inspections of nuclear power plant licensees in the New York State. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requires nuclear power plants in New York State to conduct regular reviews and screenings of each person granted unescorted access to NRC-licensed facilities which include reviews of the following: employment history; military history; criminal history; credit history; education history; interviews with references; drug screening; and psychological screening. Failure to meet access requirements at any time will bar appointment or will result in removal after appointment.
6. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
7. New York State residence is not required.

The Positions

The position exists in the Department of Public Service in Albany (1).

Back To Top

Duties

As a Power Systems Operations Specialist 4 (Nuclear), you would work on planning, organizing, and overseeing the development and implementation of a program that provides for the technical evaluation of nuclear generating facilities design, construction, licensing, operation, emergency response and decommissioning to determine whether they meet design objectives and Federal and State safety requirements. You would also provide technical expertise and advice on matters that may affect the operation of nuclear power plants in New York State as they may relate to potential health, radiological risks, economic, and environmental impacts.

Back To Top

Subject of Examination

There will be no written test. The test will consist of an evaluation of your training, education, and experience. When you apply, you must provide complete information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT send resumes. If you apply using the NYS-APP form and you need more space, attach additional 8��" x 11" sheets following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last date for filing.

If you meet the Minimum Qualifications you will be sent a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return. The questionnaire will be used to evaluate your training, education, and experience against the general background/critical activities of the position. This questionnaire will be the only basis for rating your training, education, and experience.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

NOTE: You must include a valid email address on your application. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the New York State Department of Civil Service will email you a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return.

Please ensure your email account will accept email from the following address: s2unit1@cs.ny.gov. You may have to manually add this email address to a list of approved senders.

The supplemental questionnaire will be due September 30, 2016.

Important: The Department of Civil Service and other state agencies may communicate with you through email correspondence. This may include the notification of your examination results and canvassing you for interest in appointment. It will be important for you to keep your e-mail address, phone number and mailing address current by logging into https://www.cs.ny.gov/home/myaccount.

Back To Top

How To Apply

If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT processed.

Additional Information

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Eligibility for Employment

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

S2/CKT-dah
Issued: 7/8/2016

This announcement is subject to amendment or cancellation without notice. Do not copy it, or post it to any other site, but link to it instead.

Back To Top