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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

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Working for the NRC: Protecting People and the Environment

 

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission protects public health and safety and advances the nation’s common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment. From commercial reactors that produce 20 percent of the nation's electricity to hospitals where radiopharmaceuticals are used to diagnose and treat cancers to oil and gas wells, construction sites, and commercial production lines, radioactive materials regulated by the NRC make significant contributions to our quality of life.

Working at NRC offers a unique opportunity to experience a career where your impact reaches across the country and around the world. Whether you’re a student, recent college graduate, veteran, someone with nuclear industry experience, or a current government employee looking for a new opportunity, the NRC can offer you a competitive salary and a fulfilling career.

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, September 11, 2025

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, September 11, 2025