The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the process of rescinding or revising guidance and policies posted on this webpage in accordance with Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In the interim, any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

Job Seeking

The standards of conduct (5 CFR 2635 subpart F) require employees to disqualify themselves from participating in any particular NRC matter, including rulemaking and other generic matters, that will have a direct and predictable effect on the financial interest of a person with whom the employee is negotiating or has any arrangement for future employment unless the employee receives a waiver.

Employees are encouraged to keep written records of any disqualifications resulting from employment negotiations. They should also consult with an ethics counselor to understand the restrictions imposed by the ethics laws.

Example: An employee may not work on a license amendment if the employee has applied for a position with the licensee. If the employee wishes to pursue a job with that licensee, the employee must have the amendment assignment transferred to another employee before soliciting employment with the licensee.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 8, 2024