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This is the supervisory level class in the nuclear reactor series. This class is responsible for directing the daily operations of a nuclear reactor used for physical research and laboratory instruction. Positions in this class are responsible for scheduling personnel, managing the Quality Assurance Control program, preparing and administering operating procedures, and directing the scheduling of research projects and experiments and/or the coordination of the reactor services to universities, federal agencies and private industry. This class is distinguished from the Nuclear Reactor Senior Operator class by the responsibility of supervising Nuclear Reactor Senior Operators and by being responsible for the overall administration of reactor operations.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty requiring independent judgement in managing the operations of a nuclear reactor including reactor operations, maintaining equipment, training operators, designing experiments and developing projects for nuclear reactor. Develops written procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations; insures that all operators maintain proficiency through a re-qualification program; maintains required records related to reactor operations; supervises complex reactor operations, such as reactor core configuration chances; and supervises the development of complex research projects involving both school and private industry personnel.

Supervision Given: Positions in this class supervise Nuclear Reactor Senior Operators in the daily operation of the facility.

Supervision Received: Positions in the cress receive general direction from a faci1ity director.

Scope: Work has a direct effect on the safe operation of the nuclear reactor and experiments conducted in the facility.

Impact of Actions: Failure to perform job satisfactorily could result in reactor failure, a life threatening situation. Failure to conduct successful experiments could result in a loss in revenue, leading to insufficient funds to operate facility. Effective job performance results in safe nuclear reactor operations, and efficient use of time, money, and personnel resources.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with students and faculty that utilize the nuclear reactor for research projects, and with private and public agencies interested in utilizing the reactor to conduct experiments.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge in nuclear reactor operations and maintenance.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to supervise, organize and schedule the work of others; and to manage the operation of a nuclear reactor.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Possession of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Reactor Operator License.

Education and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in nuclear science, a physical science, electronics or a related discipline.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in operating a nuclear reactor.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of proceeding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class specification was revised in September 1988 as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program.