About the Position: This position is a Physical Science Technician located with Defense Health Agency, Naval Medical Center Clinical Support Radiological Physics. Experience as an Alternate Radiation Satiety Officer (ARSO) is preferred.

Duties

Protect personnel within the facility from exposure to ionizing radiation. Monitor operations during use of radioactive sources, assures that radiation monitors are certified and functioning properly, and determines when workers may enter radiation areas. Conduct all required area radiation surveys. Develop more specific procedures and policies when current policies are not applicable. Design radiation monitoring and sampling plans and utilizes counting equipment for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiations. Thoroughly analyze the collected laboratory data, identifies and then resolves any inconsistencies. Thoroughly analyze the collected laboratory data, identifies and then resolves any inconsistencies. Maintain records on radiological health and safety, radioactive material shipments, and health physics operations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires immunization screening.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Must successfully complete pre-placement and annual medical examinations.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Utilizing radiation monitoring equipment such as (multi-channel analyzer, liquid scintillation counters, Geiger-Mueller detectors, ionization chambers, etc) to measure radiation levels; (2) assisting in the collection and analysis of data for radiation incidents and investigations and (3) assisting in the review and maintenance of all legal records and files as by regulation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as physical science, geology, physics, or chemistry. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Health PhysicsInformation ManagementProblem Solving

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DZ DHA SAN DIEGO MARKET DO NOT USE San Diego, CA 92134 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk