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Position Title
Supervisory Nuclear Materials Courier (MBF)
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
25-NA-15-OST-XA-00087-NNSA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Monday, June 23, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you a current career/career-conditional federal employee at the Department of Energy applying for a PROMOTION to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?

Note: also select "Yes" if applying for a change-to-lower grade (CTLG) to a position with higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis.

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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2. Are you a current career/career-conditional federal employee at the Department of Energy applying for a REASSIGNMENT, CHANGE-TO-LOWER GRADE, or REPROMOTION and you currently or previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
3. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
4. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Nuclear Materials Courier, NV-0084-04 position with the NNSA. Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. To meet the basic qualifications for the position of Supervisory Nuclear Materials Courier, NV-0084-04, select the option that best describes your specialized experience.

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Are you a current National Nuclear Security Administration Federal employee?
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3. Do you have experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in assigning personnel work assignments, utilizing personnel and resources, and tracking equipment for operational purposes. (limit characters)
5. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in directly reporting to the DDO; assigning federal agent personnel and collaborating with agent force for operational purposes. (limit characters)
6. Please select the statement that best describes your experience acting as Squad Commander on an infrequent basis; and, in this capacity, assigning federal agent personnel and resources for operational purposes. (limit characters)
7. Please select the statement that best describes your experience serving as a Convoy Commander; and, in this capacity, been delegated the responsibility of assigning federal agent personnel and equipment for operational purposes. (limit characters)
8. Please select the statement that best describes your experience evaluating performance of subordinates during convoy operations or training exercises for squad cohesiveness and implementation of tactical techniques and methodologies. (limit characters)
9. Please select the statement that best describes your experience ensuring compliance with regulations, publications, policies, and standard operating procedures throughout a squad and/or unit. (limit characters)
10. Please select the statement that best describes your experience operationally applying Office of Secure Transportation (OST) procedures, policies, and directives. (limit characters)
11. Please select the option below that best describes your experience ensuring subordinates meet all requirements and certifications as 5 required by law to ensure proper personnel resource assignments within the operational missions, to include site support. (limit characters)
12. Please select the option below that best describes your experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and the public. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)