Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to ????serve as the Laboratory Protection Manager for the Air Force Radiochemistry Laboratory (USAF CIL) in support of national-level nuclear treaty monitoring programs. Organization location of this position is: ACC, Sixteenth Air Force (16 AF), Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), 709th Surveillance and Analysis Group (709 SAG), Patrick AFB, FL

Duties

DUTY 1 - Defines procedures, policies, and concepts for the unit's comprehensive protection programs in support of all laboratory personnel accessing the facility and/or using hazardous materials and radiological materials DUTY 2 - Directs scientific assessments and makes recommendations concerning corrective actions for identified weaknesses or deficiencies in radiation protection and/or nuclear safety programs DUTY 3 - Provides expert evaluation of imminent health and environmental threats DUTY 4 - Authors and trains personnel on procedures pertaining to the handling of nuclear and hazardous materials DUTY 5 - Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Must Obtain/Maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI . A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to undergo CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled
• May be required to work irregular duty hours, night, weekends and/or shifts.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Position is NOT centrally managed

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. NOTE: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal employees must provide their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position" BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1301 Physical Scientist Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Your resume must reflect quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Detailed knowledge of physics and nuclear data evaluation and methods, nuclear measurement principals, techniques, processes and equipment, specifically alpha, beta, gamma, and mass spectrometry equipment. Knowledge of conducting radiation exposure and radiological contamination surveys of nuclear materials and areas utilizing nuclear materials. Knowledge of nuclear weapons effluent materials is sought after. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of and experience in internal/external dosimetry, shielding of activity, nuclear calculations, radiation protection, and health physics auditing functions. Extensive knowledge of advanced principles, theories, and practices of health physics and the physical sciences as they apply to radiation protection, industrial hygiene, and chemical hygiene areas and able to apply new methods and theories to newly developed technologies as they are used in nuclear treaty monitoring operations. 2. Knowledge and mastery in the calibration, optimization, use and troubleshooting of health physics instrumentation, to include ionization chambers, proportional counters, Geiger-Muller counters, gas-flow counters, inorganic scintillators, and semiconductor detectors. 3. Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data; to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience, and to present and argue for a position effectively. Practical experience with responding to contamination events, spills, or accidents involving radioactive and hazardous materials. 4. Extensive experience and certification in shipping, receiving, and disposing of radioactive and hazardous materials in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) for Transportation, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation, Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguard Systems (NMMSS), Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE NNSA), 40 CFR Protection of the Environment, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Defense Transportation Regulations. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to compose and deliver both written and oral presentations. Ability to work effectively and constructively with various groups in accomplishing assigned projects in both leader and follower capacity. 6. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the daily tasks of a small to medium sized team. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]