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Summary This position is with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) in the Office of the Technical Director. As an independent agency within the Executive Branch, the DNFSB is responsible for overseeing nuclear safety across the Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear weapons complex. Summer scholars collaborate with leading nuclear safety experts to address critical and complex technical challenges that directly impact the safety of both the public and the workforce. Responsibilities As a summer scholar with the Office of the Technical Director, you will report to the Deputy Technical Director and work under the guidance of technical staff mentor(s). Responsibilities include: Completing technical assignments. Performing professional tasks and communicating progress, challenges, and recommendations to supervisor and technical staff mentor(s). Interacting with DNFSB administrative, technical, and legal staff, as well as DOE officials and contractors, to exchange information on safety-related issues. Summer scholars may perform the following activities to complete their work assignments: Reviewing safety basis documentation. Researching design, operational, and functional requirements within the DOE directives system or national standards. Performing calculations and computer modeling of processes and systems at defense nuclear facilities. Visiting defense nuclear facilities for discussions with site technical personnel on safety issues. Writing reports documenting the results of reviews, discussions, calculations, and modeling. Documenting findings and briefing results to the agency leadership. Performing additional duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must pass a drug screening. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Qualifications Basic Requirement for Engineers (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. Failure to submit transcripts will result in an ineligible rating.)1. Degree Program - You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in engineering, mathematics, or science, at an ABET-accredited institution. Please visit ABET's website (Home - ABET) for more information on engineering programs that have received accreditation. Acceptable disciplines include: Engineering Fields: Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Fire Protection, Reliability, Systems, Industrial, Mechanical, Materials, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, and other engineering majors. Mathematics and Science Fields: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and related majors. 2. Grade Point Average - You must possess a minimum 3.4 G.P.A. or higher based on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Education If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: This temporary appointment may be extended at any time at management's discretion. Selection does not confer eligibility to be promoted or reassigned to other positions or to be non-competitively converted to a career-conditional appointment. This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DNFSB E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. These positions are being hired for the following time frame: May-August 2026. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.