This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. GS-07: $55,383 - $71,999 GS-05: $44,709 - $58,118

Duties

You will serve as a HEALTH PHYSICIST in the HEALTH PHYSICS BRANCH (CODE 105.52) of the RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL OFFICE located in KITTERY, ME. You will design, develop, implement and maintain complex dosimetry processing instrumentation and associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual dosimetry occurrences. You will investigate, resolve, document, and review circumstances surrounding unusual dosimetry occurrences. You will provide troubleshooting and technical assistance for the Automated Radiological Controls Management Information System (ARCMIS) at the Shipyard and satellite locations. You will provide training and mentoring of standard issuing operations of radiation dosimetry devices by Shipyard personnel to employees and visitors in accordance with written Shipyard instructions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications

GS-07: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge and understanding of the theory, principles, and practices of Health Physics. Experience identifying sources of radiation and radioactivity that might be encountered in the Shipyard (e.g., radiography, calibration sources, etc.). Experience understanding how to use computer software, prepare reports, conduct analyses, and ensure environmental compliance. Experience applying a basic knowledge and understanding of reactor, plant, and nuclear ship design and operating characteristics. GS-05: Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements for this position are fully qualified for the GS-05 grade level. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree 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 Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described above. When combining education, qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a basic knowledge and understanding of the theory, principles, and practices of Health Physics. Experience identifying sources of radiation and radioactivity that might be encountered in the Shipyard (e.g., radiography, calibration sources, etc.). Experience understanding how to use use computer software, prepare reports, conduct analyses, and ensure environmental compliance. Experience applying a basic knowledge and understanding of reactor, plant, and nuclear ship design and operating characteristics. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Health Physics Series 1306 (opm.gov) General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

(A) Degree: 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

(B) Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described in paragraph A.

***A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify basic requirements.***

There are no educational substitutions for basic requirements. Basic requirements are required for this position. However, the following are educational substitutions for specialized experience.

GS-07:
Successful completion of 1 year of graduate-level education
OR
Superior academic achievement

GS-05: No educational substitution.

***NOTE: College Transcripts from an accredited University MUST be submitted to show proof the applicant meets ALL education requirements e.g., Basic.

NOTE: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

Contacts

• Address PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD HRO Building 44/1 Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000 US
• Name: Olivia Pike
• Email: [email protected]