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Job opening: PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Salary: $73 038 - 94 947 per year
Published at: Feb 22 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position: support the national-level materials treaty monitoring programs. Reduce the risks associated with, and mitigate the effect of, radiological presence within the laboratory. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements *** The organizational location of position: Patrick AFB, FL, Laboratory Support Flight, Air Force Radiochemistry Laboratory, 709th Surveillance and Analysis Group, Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick AFB, Florida.

Duties

DUTY 1: Radiation Protection Regulatory Compliance. Responsible for compliance with radioactive materials licenses as well as federal, state, and local regulations. DUTY 2: Contamination Surveillance. Coordinates and administers all aspects of the assigned contamination surveillance requirements through application of professional knowledge and skill in health physics and laboratory practices, processes and techniques. DUTY 3: Instrumentation. Performs work requiring professional knowledge of radiation measurement systems, instrumentation, and techniques. DUTY 4: Packing, Shipping, and Receiving. Follows proper procedures for the packing, shipping (within the US and international), and receipt of radioactive materials.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive, incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (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 as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • 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
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Employee may be required to undergo random Cl polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
  • Certain aspects of the work involve exposure to many hazards and discomforts, such as toxic chemicals, high noise levels, and excessive heat. The employee is required to use a variety of protective equipment and clothing.
  • Training and experience in the physical or biological sciences or in engineering is desired.
  • Additional formal training in radiation safety management, radiation dose assessment, and emergency response is preferred. Five years prior experience with radioactive material measurement devices is desired.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Technician/Administrative Support" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques, and precedents. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of 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: 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. Extensive knowledge of advanced principles, theories, and practices of health physics and the physical sciences as they apply to radiation protection areas and able to apply new methods and theories to newly developed technologies as they are used in USAF operations. 2. Knowledge and experience 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. Knowledge and experience in the process for identifying, characterizing, and disposal of radioactive and mixed wastes utilizing the processes required by regulation, permit compliance, and USAF instructions. 4. Knowledge of and experience in performing complex external dosimetry, internal dosimetry, shielding activity, calculations, radiation safety and health physics auditing functions, scientific and technical knowledge of radioactive materials use, permitting, licensing, behavior and regulations, and practical knowledge of the Air Force and management of radioactive materials in the Air Force. 5. 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. 6. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]

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