Physical Science Technician

U.S. Pacific Fleet • Pearl Harbor, HI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION - CODE 105.3 of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. Salary Ranges: GS-4: $44,233 - $55,639 GS-5: $48,328 - $61,087

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.
• 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 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to be willing and able to work onboard ships.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a valid NAVSEA 389-0288 "A" qualification as a Radiological Controls Technician.
• You will be required to be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 40 pounds in weight.
• You will be required to be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• You will be required to be willing and able to work in small and/or confined spaces.
• GS-5: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-4) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: conducting radiological control surveillance surveys of activities and/or personnel; maintaining surveillance over cleaning and decontamination of equipment and tools; assisting with radiological control work to identify risks; and performing radiological evaluations of specific worksites.
• GS-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least six months of general experience performing support duties in physical science or a related field and six months of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-3) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting with radiological control surveillance surveys of activities and/or personnel; verifying equipment and decontaminant tools; and assisting with radiological control work.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230.
• Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.
• Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
• 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.
• 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.
• PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
• ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.
• ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.
• Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).
• A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Identify deviations from normal or anticipated radiation levels to determine if the deviations are transient, instrument is defective, shielding has moved or equipment or area has higher than expected radiation levels.
• Monitor requirements for controlling radiation in storage, decontamination, and control points of activity.
• Perform and interpret air, water and surface radiation surveys.
• Maintain surveillance over contaminated tool, equipment and storage areas.
• Detect obvious radiation deficiencies, post areas, and ensure protective gear is used.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED