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Summary 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-11:$81,963-$106,549 GS-9: $67,743-$88,065 Responsibilities You will serve as a HEALTH PHYSICIST in the HEALTH PHYSICS BRANCH (CODE 105.52) of the RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL OFFICE (CODE 105) located in KITTERY, ME. You will design, develop, implement, and maintains complex dosimetry processing instrumentation and associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual dosimetry occurrences. You will provides direction, troubleshooting, and technical assistance for all instrumentation use and problem resolution. You will investigate, resolve, document, and reviews circumstances surrounding unusual dosimetry occurrences. You will prepare and review personnel exposure reports on a regular basis. You will compile and examines analysis data to determine trends and demonstrate equipment performance consistency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements (see Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Experience comprehending and interpreting complex technical, scientific and engineering data, publications, etc. related to Health Physics and Radiation Health programs. Experience independently managing records, developing procedures, investigating and documenting anomalies, and advising on radiological issues and/or programs. Experience preparing reports, conducting analyses, and ensuring environmental compliance. Experience performing complex functions and calculations to determine the actual or anticipated consequences of radiological emergencies and executing appropriate action to minimize the magnitude of the occurrence. GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements (see Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Experience comprehending and interpreting complex technical, scientific and engineering data, publications, etc. related to Health Physics and Radiation Health programs. Experience assisting with managing records, developing procedures, investigating and documenting anomalies, and advising on radiological issues and/or programs. Experience assisting with preparing reports, conducting analyses, and ensuring environmental compliance. Experience assisting with performing complex functions and calculations to determine the actual or anticipated consequences of radiological emergencies and executing appropriate action to minimize the magnitude of the occurrence. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Health Physicist Series 1306 General Schedule Qualification Standards 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. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-09: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. 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. Incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to, fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals. Incumbent is responsible for following and enforcing all established safety rules and requirements, staying informed of all safety and health requirements pertinent to his/her work assignments, ensuring all applicable safety equipment is available for task assignment, and taking prompt corrective action to abate hazardous workplace conditions. The work is performed in an office environment as well as in the field. Trips to ships, dry docks, facilities, etc., require wearing of safety shoes, safety glasses, and a hardhat. Earplugs are required under certain conditions. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, rotate shifts, work weekends/holidays, and to work odd shifts and odd work-weeks (e.g., Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday). to support maintenance and work operations on the Shipyard, as well as off-yard travel to support mission operations. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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.