ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE (TECHNICAL) (Part-Time/Intermittent)
Nuclear Regulatory CommissionAnywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · Remote · part time · Senior
$74 – $100 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role involves serving as a technical member of three-person licensing boards that decide nuclear regulatory matters, including hearings on new reactors, license renewals, and facility modifications. It suits experts in engineering, science, or related fields with deep technical knowledge who can independently evaluate complex evidence and write persuasive decisions in an adjudicatory setting.
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What they ask for
Required
- At least 15 years of work experience in a field related to nuclear licensing and adjudication
- Engineering or science degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent professional qualification)
- Ability to understand and evaluate complex technical evidence
- Ability to write clear technical decisions and orders
- Ability to listen impartially and communicate effectively in an adversarial setting
Nice to have
- Ph.D. or M.D. with at least 10 years of specialized experience beyond the degree
- Recognized expert status evidenced by publication, teaching, research, or industry experience
- Experience as an expert witness or in adjudicatory proceedings
- At least one year of experience at federal grade 15 equivalent level or higher