Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54612
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 04/13/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: NUCLEAR SAFETY ENGINEER II - 83710
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,402 monthly; Full Range $9,402 - $13,995 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: LaSalle; Cook; DeKalb; DuPage; Grundy; Rock Island
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

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.

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—something 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.
• Maintains awareness and provides daily reports to the Resident Inspector Coordinator and/or Unit Supervisor 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 the duties of assigned team position as specified by the Standard Operating Procedures of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents. Remains available for call-back during emergency conditions at nuclear facilities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to (a) a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree or professional registration) in engineering accompanied by two (2) years of related experience in nuclear design, research, or construction with emphasis on nuclear principles, regulations, codes, and standards; or (b) a master’s degree in engineering accompanied by four (4) years of appropriate experience, or (c) a bachelor’s degree in engineering accompanied by six (6) years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working at commercial or naval nuclear reactors, including as a federal inspector.
• Two (2) years of experience performing or evaluating engineering, operations, or maintenance on nuclear plant equipment and machinery.
• Two (2) years of experience working with rules and regulations applied to nuclear facilities.
• Two (2) years of experience performing inspections of nuclear facilities.
• Working knowledge of nuclear safety, emergency management, and emergency response principles.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires ability to work in close proximity to radioactive materials through performance of duties.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to Illinois nuclear facilities.
• Requires ability to climb ladders during power plant inspections, including the mandatory use of a safety harness when climbing higher than 6 feet.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p ... Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 1015 Lasalle St, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Work County: LaSalle
Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Public Safety

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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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.

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