What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENT INSPECTOR position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Emergency Management Agency
Posting Number # : 43797
Class Title : NUCLEAR SAFETY ENGINEER II - 83710
Skill Option : None
Bilingual Option : None
Opening Date / Time : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date / Time : 01 / 22 / 2025
Salary : Anticipating Starting Salary $9,045 monthly; Full Range $9,045 - $13,463
Job Type : Salaried
Category : Full Time
County : DeKalb; Cook
Number of Vacancies : 1
Plan / BU : RC063
Agency Statement : Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois EmergencyManagement Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency managementprofessionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective and resources to helpresidents prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats, hazards, disasters or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, lifeand safety of all Illinoisans.
Position Statement : The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer II who will serve as a Resident Inspector. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity-driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Resident Inspector position with IEMA-OHS!
This position is a Non-Code union position. Provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Resume Preferred but Not Required
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number : 43797
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger omething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- In cooperation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), inspects Illinois nuclear power plants for the purpose of maintaining or increasing safety margins through the identification of violations of federal regulations.
- Acquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the Illinois Nuclear Power Station to which assigned, including specific configuration and system engineering characteristics through document reviews, training, control room observation and system walkdowns; document reviews include trending data for identification of recurring problem areas identified in such records as Licensee Event Reports and corrective action reports.
- Maintains awareness and provides daily reports to the Nuclear Facility Inspection Manager of current plant safety conditions, including technical specification equipment status.
- Provides input to the development and maintenance of risk-based Risk Inspection Guides and Inspection Worksheets that apply Probabilistic Risk Assessment insights to the inspection process.
- Analyzes events and trends affecting reactor safety at all Boiling Water Reactor / Pressurized Water Reactor nuclear power plants that may be applicable to Illinois nuclear power plants, and applies this knowledge to the inspection process.
- Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication with the NRC Resident Inspectors and utility management.
- Provides technical support for the review of plant license amendments, Licensee Event Reports and NRC documents such as Information Notices / Bulletins / Generic Letters and provides input to the Resident Inspector Unit Supervisor.
- Performs duties of assigned team position as a member of the Radiological Task Force and remains available for callback during radiological and nuclear emergencies.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours : 8 : 00a - 4 : 30p Monday - Friday
Work Location : 22710 206th Avenue N, Cordova, IL 61242
Agency Contact : EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group : Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Environmental & Natural Resources
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources :
State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses :
Salary : $9,045 - $13,463