If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated individual with experience in recognizing, evaluating and controlling radiation hazards, and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Radiation Safety (DRS)! For more information, visit http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/Pages/home.aspx.

Duties

As a Health Physicist, the incumbent exercises responsibility for planning, advising on, and carrying out a health physics program involving radiation safety operations and issues. The major duties and responsibilities include: Plan and perform routine health physics assignments. Participate in investigating external and internal radiation exposures to personnel; conducts inventories and leak tests of sealed radiation sources used in biomedical research or therapeutic and diagnostic clinical research involving human subjects; provides radiation safety support for therapeutic administrations of radioactive materials. Perform radiation safety clearance of laboratories and equipment. Follow prescribed project plans, applies conventional methods to collect and analyze radioactive materials. Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment. Make minor modifications to the equipment and constructs simple auxiliary equipment. Maintain, interpret, and prepare scientific information. Use automated database software to prepare reports and document radiation safety data. Maintain records, interpret results, and prepare summary reports of investigation including tables and graphs. Collaborate with other staff to prepare papers for publication in professional journals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education - transcripts needed.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• If selected, you may be required to wear protective clothing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Health Physicist, GS-1306-07/09 position, you must meet the following Basic Education Requirements: Have a Bachelor's or higher 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 Have a combination of directly related 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. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement above, in order to qualify for a Health Physicist position at the GS-1306-07 level you must meet one of the following: Have completed one full year of graduate level education in a related field. OR Have superior academic achievement based on a) graduating within the upper third of the graduating class in a college, university, or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; b) having a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; c) being elected for membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) assisting in performing a variety of basic health physics tasks such as interpolating missing data, uncovering clear discrepancies and solving minor problems in support of a project; 2) using computer databases to maintain records and process data; and 3) reviewing records to identify missing data and discrepancies. OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education in a related field, and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement above, in order to qualify for a Health Physicist position at the GS-1306-09 level you must meet one of the following: Have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's equivalent graduate degree in a related field. OR Have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) performing scientific analyses in support of a health physics assignment; 2) preparing computer programs for processing data based on established programs and techniques; and 3) reviewing records to identify missing data and discrepancies. OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education in a related field, and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12560071

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Lori Palmer
• Phone: 301-594-3598
• Email: [email protected]