GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for directing the administrative and technical programs of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission (RIAEC) on a day to day basis; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed for conformance to directions, policies, procedures, rules and guidelines of the RIAEC.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of professional, scientific, technical and other employees.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- To be responsible for directing the administrative and technical programs of the RIAEC on a day to day basis.
- To audit the functioning of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center in order to insure compliance to federal and state rules and guidelines.
- To conduct studies of nuclear energy proposals in order to assess such factors as safety, environmental impact and possible benefits.
- To be responsible for representing the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission in discussions relating to scientific, technical and licensing matters with representatives of public agencies, private industrial establishments and Department of Defense contractors.
- To review the planning, installing and maintaining of methods, procedures and techniques approved by the federal government to assure the safe and efficient operating and functioning of the Reactor at the Nuclear Science Center at proper power levels and to assure the safe manipulation of the Reactor’s control systems.
- To serve as an expert on various committees concerned with utilization of nuclear energy and reactors within the State.
- To do related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of reactor physics and nuclear engineering as they relate to various uses of nuclear power including energy and research reactors; the ability to audit the operations of a reactor for conformance to federal and state laws and regulations; the ability to conduct studies of nuclear energy proposals in order to assess such factors as safety, environmental impact and possible benefits; the ability to provide expert advice on all matters concerning the operation and safety of nuclear reactors; the ability to prepare and submit scientific, technical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations; the ability to maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or one of the Physical Sciences, preferably in Physics, and supplemented by graduate study in Reactor Physics and Nuclear Engineering; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a highly responsible capacity in the field of nuclear reactors.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental InformationGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for directing the administrative and technical programs of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission (RIAEC) on a day to day basis; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work isreviewed for conformance to directions, policies, procedures, rules and guidelines of the RIAEC. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of professional, scientific, technical and other employees.
In accordance with Technical Specification 6.1.4.1.2, Director, at the time of appointment to the position, the Director shall have a minimum of six years of nuclear experience. The individual shall possess a Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering or scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The candidate must have nuclear experience acquired at a research reactor facility. The candidate must also have experience in research reactor operations, design, maintenance, engineering, or related technical services.
In addition, the candidate must have experience with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and inspections, reactor licensing and license applications, and the preparation or revision of facility manuals, technical specifications, manuals and operating procedures.Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum of six years of nuclear experience
- Nuclear experience acquired at a research reactor facility
- Experience in research reactor operations, design, maintenance, engineering, or related technical services
- Thorough knowledge of reactor physics and nuclear engineering principles
- Experience with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and inspections, reactor licensing and license applications
- Experience preparing or revising facility manuals, technical specifications, manuals, and operating procedures
- Graduate study in Reactor Physics or Nuclear Engineering
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