Summary
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. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Responsibilities
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.
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) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-technician-series-1311/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR THE GS-04: Successful completion of two years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics. FOR THE GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics OR a combination of post high school education and specialized experience that equates to one year of experience. FOR THE GS-07: Successful completion of one year of graduate education that is directly related to the job being filled OR a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that equates to one year. FOR THE GS-09: Successful completion of two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that is directly related to the job being filled OR a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that equates to one year. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.