PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN.

Duties

You will conduct air, water, and surface radiation surveys in shipyard areas.
You will check out deviations from normal or anticipated radiation levels.
You will implement radiological control (RADCON) procedures related to the storage, local transportation, and treatment of small volumes of nuclear waste.
You will monitor the storage and transportation of contaminated equipment.
You will identify conditions which affect the determination of actions necessary to contain and control radiation.
You will ensure adherence to RADCON requirements.
You will recommend changes to work plans and trades procedures to improve radiological controls, correct deficiencies, increase efficiency, minimize exposure and prevent incidents.

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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  - Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the 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.
  - 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 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.
  - You may 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.
  - 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).
• Qualifications
• GS-04: Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-03)
• GS-05: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04)
• GS-06: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05)
• GS-07: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06)
• GS-08: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07)
• GS-09: One year of professional specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08)
• GS-10: One year of professional specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09)

Benefits

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Pay

SALARY RANGES
GS-04: $43,797 - $55,092
GS-05: $47,846 - $60,473
GS-06: $52,057 - $66,136
GS-07: $57,850 - $73,501
GS-08: $67,219 - $84,553
GS-09: $74,240 - $93,378
GS-10: $77,921 - $98,995

Schedule

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.

Skills

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.