Physical Science Technician Security Clearance

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.

• 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).

• Education in lieu of specialized experience: FOR THE GS-04, two years of higher education with at least 12 semester hours in physical science, engineering, or mathematics (excluding financial and commercial mathematics).
• FOR THE GS-05: A full 4-year bachelor's degree (major in physical science or related) or combination of education/experience that equates to one year of experience.
• FOR THE GS-07:
  One year of graduate education related to the job or equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.
• FOR THE GS-09:
  Two full years of graduate education or a master’s degree related to the job or equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.
• A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.

• This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• 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 pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to scheduled appointments.
• Federal annuitant information:
  The selection of an annuitant is subject to DoD/DoN policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Veteran's preference does not apply under this hiring authority, but if you claim veteran's preference, you must submit supporting documentation.
• Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position requires shift work and exposure to high noise levels.
• Vacancies may be filled at any grade level listed. Noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade may be possible after meeting regulatory requirements and management recommendation.
• 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.

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