Nuclear Regulatory Planning Consultant

Job Description

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill a Nuclear Regulatory Planning Consultant (Environmental Engineer IV) position in the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control.

Job Description

• Proactively collaborate and coordinate with experts and stakeholders on regulation of the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Provide expertise to inform innovative solutions to regulatory obstacles while ensuring alignment with best practices and advancements in nuclear technology and safety.
• Lead preparation of proposed rules and statements of basis and purpose, manage rulemaking record, and respond to public comments.
• Navigate a wide range of regulatory hurdles, from environmental considerations to safety protocols, ensuring a clear and efficient path for licensing a nuclear facility.
• Actively solve problems in a professional, responsive, and fair manner that is supported by science and the law.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following:

• Advanced knowledge in nuclear regulation, regulatory interpretation, and rule writing.
• A clear understanding of existing nuclear regulatory frameworks, including environmental protection, approvals for nuclear power plants, and the risk informed, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for advanced reactors.
• Ability to initiate and implement conflict resolution to identify and address various regulatory factors that may slow licensing of nuclear facilities.
• Ability to analyze and apply complex regulatory frameworks for regulation of all components of the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Skilled at fostering streamlined processes that improve efficiency without compromising stringent safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to proactively engage with and cultivate strong, mutually beneficial working relationships with the nuclear power sector, state and federal counterparts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex regulatory information both orally and in writing to a broad range of audiences.
  
  

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering. Preferably, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. Degrees in law are also preferred. An advanced degree in health physics, physics, chemistry, or other related fields may also be considered.
  
  

Work Location

This position may be eligible for a hybrid of both in-office/hybrid work schedule (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote workdays (work must be performed in Utah). Our office is located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Note: Under Administrative Rule R13-4 all work must be performed within the State of Utah. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the State of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High-Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)
• 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)
• 2 vision plan options under EyeMed
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
• Paid Time Off:
• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave increases with years of service.
• There are also 12 paid holidays.
  

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, click here .

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.