This position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, National Center for Radiation Field Operations.  About OAR: Office of Air and Radiation This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
• Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS 14 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS 13 level defined as evaluating health effects of environmental exposure to radiation; interpreting statistical scientific data; and providing training and support to emergency preparedness and response management activities. Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Skill in interpreting scientific documents relating to the generation of dose projections; 2) Knowledge of health physics principles and practices; 3) Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of health physics to serve as an authority in providing advice and guidance; 4) Ability to advise, counsel, and instruct personnel on methods of dealing with radiation hazards and procedures; 5) Skill in oral communication; 6) Ability to approve and procure radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment; 7) Knowledge of key radiological programs, training, and response operations; 8) Ability to interpret environmental standards and regulations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus; OR a combination of education and experience which included courses in the fields included in the described course work; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education comparable to the described coursework. 

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPA, HRMD Mail Drop: C639-02 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055 RTP, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]