Job Details

Job Opportunity

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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.

Responsibilities

You will conduct air, water, and surface radiation surveys in shipyard areas. You will check out deviations from normal or anticipated radiation levels. You will implement radiological control (RADCON) procedures related to the storage, local transportation, and treatment of small volumes of nuclear waste. You will monitor the storage and transportation of contaminated equipment. You will identify conditions which affect the determination of actions necessary to contain and control radiation. You will ensure adherence to RADCON requirements. You will recommend changes to work plans and trades procedures to improve radiological controls, correct deficiencies, increase efficiency, minimize exposure and prevent incidents.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

GS-04: Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-03)

GS-05: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04)

GS-06: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05)

GS-07: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06)

GS-08: One year of specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07)

GS-09: One year of professional specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08)

GS-10: One year of professional specialized experience relative to radiological control operations and equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09)

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

FOR THE GS-04: Successful completion of two years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics.

FOR THE GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics OR a combination of post high school education and specialized experience that equates to one year of experience.

FOR THE GS-07: Successful completion of one year of graduate education that is directly related to the job being filled OR a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that equates to one year.

FOR THE GS-09: Successful completion of two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that is directly related to the job being filled OR a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that equates to one year. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional Information

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires shift work. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.