Senior Advisor / Investigator – Nuclear Safety .

Do you want to play a key role in setting requirements and exercising oversight so that the cleanup of Norway’s historical nuclear activities is conducted safely and responsibly? The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) is strengthening our work on safety and has several vacant positions. You will get exciting tasks at the intersection of safety, emergency preparedness, pollution, and waste management—within a complex area that receives significant attention. Norway is now at a critical stage. The historical nuclear facilities are being decommissioned, while new facilities for managing spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste are being established. In addition, we are building new competence in various assessments related to new nuclear and monitoring international developments in this field. We are looking for individuals with high integrity and relevant professional expertise - or a strong interest in this field. We welcome both recent graduates and more experienced professionals. You may have education or experience in safety work and/or design and construction, emergency preparedness, risk assessments, or other relevant STEM backgrounds. We are looking for candidates that are highly engaged and want to apply their competence at the nuclear safety authority to meet large and complex challenges. At DSA, you will work in a strong professional environment with significant impact, and you will be responsible for your own tasks from day one. Necessary training will be provided. In these positions, you will contribute to important regulatory tasks such as: • Casework and regulatory oversight of complex facilities and activities with high safety requirements • Review and assessment of technical documentation, analyses, safety and risk impact assessments • Making decisions on applications related to nuclear facilities and associated activities • Contributing to national and international collaborative forums • Working with emergency preparedness, risk management, and managing incidents • Building competence and providing regulatory guidance to operators, organizations and partners • Participating in nuclear emergency preparedness related to nuclear facilities When evaluating applicants, we place emphasis on formal competence, relevant experience, and personal suitability. We are looking for individuals who have: • A minimum of a master’s degree, preferably in STEM, technology, societal safety, emergency preparedness, or other relevant fields. Extensive and relevant work experience may compensate for the lack of a master’s degree • Strong written and oral communication skills It is an advantage if you have: • Experience in safety work and/or design and construction, or experience from other comparable sectors with strict safety requirements • Experience in preparing or evaluating risk assessments, safety assessments, and/or safety analyses • Experience in public administration, preferably with reviewing technical documentation, setting requirements, providing guidance, and supervision Recent graduates with a relevant academic background and interest in the field are encouraged to apply for advisory positions. For the position of investigator, high expertise in the field is required. The role will be assigned complex advisory and research tasks that demand advanced competence and expertise at a high professional level. Diploma and relevant certificates must be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Higher education completed outside Norway must be recognized by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT), and documentation of this recognition must be provided. To succeed in this position, we are looking for individuals who: • Take initiative, work independently, and have a high sense of responsibility and execution capability • Have analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving • Communicate clearly and effectively, share knowledge, and actively contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration • Understand the importance of a strong safety culture Security clearance DSA is subject to the Security Act, and you must be authorized at the LIMITED level. Employees are required to maintain clearance throughout the employment period. For more information about the clearance process, see: www.sivilklareringsmyndighet.no. Relevant candidates will be asked about their security suitability and connections to countries identified as high-risk by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) in their open threat assessment. Working language and practical conditions We are a government agency with Norwegian as the working language, but it is possible to use English in daily work. Norwegian language training is offered if needed. Some travel - both domestic and international - must be expected. About the Nuclear Safety and Decommissioning Section The section is responsible for coordinating regulatory oversight related to the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) and Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning (NND), which hold licenses for the Norwegian nuclear facilities in Halden, Kjeller, and KLDRA Himdalen. The section also provides advice to the government. The section also handles issues concerning new nuclear in Norway and consists of 16 engaged and highly competent employees motivated to solve complex societal challenges. The section also coordinates DSA’s role as a competent authority under the Impact Assessment Regulation in the Planning and Building Act and is responsible for emergency preparedness against acute radioactive pollution. We also oversee Norway’s international obligations under the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, as well as the Convention on Nuclear Safety. The section is part of the Department for Radiation Protection and Environmental safety, which also oversees natural radiation such as radon, UV, environmental monitoring, radioactive pollution and radioactive waste. The department coordinates DSA’s role as an agency for the Ministry of Climate and Environment. We provide exciting roles with many development opportunities: • Extensive collaboration with professional communities - nationally and internationally • Great opportunities in an interesting professional environment, within an organization in continuous development • Targeted competence development and focus on professional growth • A good working environment with competent and engaged colleagues • Regulated working hours with flexible scheduling and time for exercise during work hours • Electric car charging and free parking • Salary for advisor/senior advisor/investigator: NOK 600,000 – 1,000,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Higher salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. A two percent contribution to the Government Pension Fund will be deducted from the salary • Six-month mutual probation period Diversity at DSA At DSA, we believe that diversity gives us broader perspectives. Employees with different life experiences, skill combinations, and viewpoints allow us to find more solutions to our tasks. We therefore encourage everyone to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, or ethnic background. You are also welcome to apply even if you do not have a continuous professional career. Our offices are universally designed, and we facilitate for people with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you have a disability, gaps in your CV, or a multicultural background. This information forms the basis for anonymized statistics reported by all government agencies. We will invite at least one qualified applicant from each group to interview. Applicants must meet certain requirements to be considered under this positive discrimination scheme. See https://arbeidsgiver.difi.no/positivsaerbehandling. The list of applications is public and will be available after the application deadline. If you wish to reserve yourself from appearing on the public list, you must provide a justification. Please note that information about applicants may still be published even if you request exemption; in such cases, applicants will be informed before publication and have the opportunity to withdraw their application.