What is a nuclear standards director and how to become one

Key steps to become a nuclear standards director

1. Explore nuclear standards director education requirements

   Most common nuclear standards director degrees

   Bachelor's

   62.2 %

   Master's

   20.7 %

   Associate

   12.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific nuclear standards director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Executive Board	43.06%
   Ethics	28.64%
   NRC	28.30%

3. Complete relevant nuclear standards director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New nuclear standards directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a nuclear standards director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real nuclear standards director resumes.

4. Research nuclear standards director duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the implementation of technology for better communicating and displaying radiological data used during emergency response.
   • Perform investigations on nuclear plant incidents and develop reports for NRC review.
   • Maintain a proficient and working knowledge of intrusion detection system and CCTV applications.
   • Interpret governmental regulations and guidelines, develop NRC licensing responses, and serve as member of various nuclear advisory committees.

5. Get nuclear standards director experience

6. Apply for nuclear standards director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a nuclear standards director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams