PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

About the role

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION (CODE 105.3) of the RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL OFFICE (CODE 105) located in KITTERY, ME.
• Overhaul and refuel nuclear powered vessels, in a wide range of radiological control operations.
• Affirm adherence to radiological control requirements for assignments which involve numerous processes in several high skill level trades.
• Serve as a major radiological control representative in "dry run" planning, practice, or "mock-up" sessions in preparation for major repairs and overhaul or refueling operations.
• Take charge of response to radiation related emergencies and incidents until replaced by a senior radiological control supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment:
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals).
• You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• GS-10: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of radiological control practices and requirements, together with knowledge of various processes in several trades sufficient to monitor and control serval phases of refueling and primary systems components replacement; suggests radiological improvement to local procedures; and controls complex incidents. Experience applying an intensive knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and methodologies for the surveillance of nuclear propulsion plant work processes, control of radioactive material, and control of radiation exposure and radioactive contamination. Experience applying a practical knowledge of and experience in the proper technical application of radiological principles, techniques, and methodologies of surveillance necessary to control deviations from proper work processes and procedures. Experience applying a detailed knowledge of potential radiological control casualty situations and of the appropriate corrective or mitigating action which must be taken.
• GS-9: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-8 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of radiological control practices and requirements, together with knowledge of various processes in several trades sufficient to monitor and control serval phases of refueling and primary systems components replacement; suggests radiological improvement to local procedures; and controls complex incidents. Experience applying a detailed knowledge of the function, nomenclature, location, and physical structure of naval nuclear propulsion plants in naval vessels and their support systems. This includes a detailed knowledge of both physical and structural similarities and differences between propulsion plants and practical knowledge of plant systems and components which interface or do not interface with the remaining systems and components. Experience preventing and controlling incidents and accidents during complicated operations. Skilled in determining, directing, and controlling the activities of all personnel, disposition of effects of the emergency during potentially complex emergency situations. Experience providing the full range of radiological control service for a wide variety of operations in industrial or other work.
• GS-8: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of a wide range of radiological control practices and requirements, together with knowledge of various processes in several trades sufficient to monitor and control serval phases of refueling and primary systems components replacement; suggests radiological improvement to local procedures; and controls complex incidents. Experience demonstrating ability to determine the cause of serious incidents and solve radiological control problems that lower grade technicians cannot solve. Experience reviewing work procedures in the various high level trades and test procedures on radioactive systems for radiological implications. Experience appraising work procedures and recommending more efficient and safe methods for radiation/contamination related evolutions.
• GS-7: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of a wide range of radiological control practices and requirements, together with knowledge of various processes in several trades sufficient to monitor and control serval phases of refueling and primary systems components replacement; suggests radiological improvement to local procedures; and controls complex incidents. Experience reviewing local radiological control practices and procedures to include determining deficiencies in the actions taken by Radiological Control Technicians or other personnel and making recommendations as to needed changes or additions in training, radiological procedures or work practices. Experience documenting deficiencies in writing reports and assessments and a rudimentary understanding of casual analysis and problem solving. Experience being qualified in multiple programs and processes as a Radiological Control Technician, and maintaining those qualifications.

Skills

Not applicable.

Benefits

Not applicable.

Pay

• GS-10: $85,659 - $111,352
• GS-9: $77,785 - $101,119
• GS-8: $70,425 - $91,559
• GS-7: $63,592 - $82,674

Schedule

Not applicable.