Frequently Asked Questions
What can you tell me about the locations of
your facilities?
Our three locations are Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Idaho Falls, Idaho,
and Charleston, South Carolina.
Pittsburgh is a culturally diverse city that sits at the intersection
of three rivers. Pittsburgh has affordable housing, superior medical facilities,
cultural amenities, and renowned universities. Recreational activities
include skiing, biking, water sports, and professional baseball, football
and hockey.
Idaho Falls caters to the outdoor enthusiast with an abundance of skiing,
hiking, hunting, and fishing. The area boasts small-town charm, quality
schools, and breathtaking landscape.
Charleston offers an historic setting, warm weather, water sports, beaches,
excellent universities, and southern hospitality.
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Are Bettis employees employed by the Federal government?
No, Bettis employees are employed by Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation , a subsidiary
of Bechtel National. The laboratory is operated for the Department of
Energy by Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
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What growth opportunities are available at
Bettis?
Professional employees at Bettis have opportunities to transfer within
the organization in order to gain a multidisciplinary perspective and
to develop new skills. Also, there are opportunities to transfer to three
other contractors that provide services to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program, one of which is also located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The
other two are located in Schenectady, New York.
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What learning opportunities are available at
Bettis?
Both formal and informal learning opportunities are abundant at Bettis.
Employees may attend the Navy's Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South
Carolina. The Bettis Reactor Engineering School in Pittsburgh provides
a unique training program to bridge the gap between the broad-based training
provided by universities and the specific training needed to understand
the different technologies which form the basis for work in the Naval
Nuclear Propulsion Program. Bettis also sponsors workshops for professional
and personal growth and provides tuition reimbursement for pursuit of
an advanced degree program for employees continuing their education in
specified fields to increase their effectiveness in their present jobs
and to prepare for positions of greater responsibility in the Laboratory.
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All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected
will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified matter.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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