Job Description: The Veterans to Engineers program is designed to work with each participant’s unique situation and help veterans find part-time or full-time employment. The selected military members could use their transition Permanent Change of Station benefits to relocate to the Oak Ridge/Knoxville, TN area or Amarillo, TX area. Students are expected to use their GI Bill Veterans benefit, however there are a number or sources for veteran support in Tennessee or Texas. Job Responsibilities: Students usually attend one of the participating colleges/universities for a minimum of one term, then verify their academic foundation and adjudicate transfer credits. Participants complete Engineering prerequisites (two-year degrees). When they meet the school’s criteria, they must transfer to the University of Tennessee, Tennessee Technological University, West Texas A&M University, or Texas Tech University. Upon graduation, they could be offered an engineering position with Consolidated Nuclear Security. The candidate will participate with technical personnel (in engineering, maintenance, operations, productions, R&D activities, and other related functions) in analyzing and evaluating technical/engineering problems, in developing experimental outlines, in scheduling procedural steps, and in establishing priorities. Independently conducts test, experiments, and analyses. Operates and troubleshoots equipment and gathers, reduces, evaluates and interprets data. Prepares analysis, reports and procedures. Work involves routine and some unique non-routine technical support activities following standard procedures within discipline. Performs routine tests and experiments and assists in the operation of more complex equipment and/or operations. Uses some creativity to generate new ideas. May recommend improvements in methods and procedures. Compiles with prescribed routines, methods, and/or practices. Applies some independent judgment with respect to matters of a routine and occasional non-routine nature. Contacts are primarily within the organization, but may occasionally work across organization lines. Usually assists others but may lead new personnel in routine functions. May review work of other employees. Works cooperatively to accomplish common goals. Job Requirements: Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Associate degree in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a High School diploma with 6 years of relevant experience. Qualification & Experience: The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. Job Details: Company: Y-12 National Security Complex Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Knoxville, TN, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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