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Summary You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the HEALTH PHYSICS BRANCH, RADIATION HEALTH DIVISION, RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will issue radiation dosimetric devices to Shipyard employees and visitors in accordance with written Shipyard instructions. You will produce exposure reports and perform a complete audit of dosimetry measurement results to ensure accuracy of exposure information and maintain exposure records. You will identify unusual circumstances requiring investigation such as equipment malfunctions, unusually high or low measurements, correlation discrepancies between dosimetric results, loss of dosimetry devices, improper dosimetry, etc. You will maintain dosimetric devices to include processing new devices, inspecting and maintaining current devices, and removing defective devices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-08 GS-1311-08 Minimum Qualifications - Must 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 issuing, processing, and maintaining dosimetry devices and investigating their discrepancies. Experience understanding the Automated Radiological Controls Management Information System to input and generate data. Experience acting as a liaison between on and offsite personnel to resolve radiation exposure and/or records conflicts. Experience monitoring personnel for internal deposition of radioactivity. Experience maintaining and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding a wide range of radiation health practices and requirements contained in Federal, NAVSEA, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Shipyard and Corporate procedures, guidelines, and technical manuals as it pertains to the dosimetry program and use of equipment. GS-07 GS-1311-07 Minimum Qualifications - Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Experience assisting with issuing, processing, and maintaining dosimetry devices and investigating their discrepancies. Experience using the Automated Radiological Controls Management Information System to input and generate data. Experience acting as a liaison between on and offsite personnel to resolve radiation exposure and/or records conflicts. Experience monitoring personnel for internal deposition of radioactivity. Experience maintaining and understanding radiation health practices and requirements contained in Federal, NAVSEA, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Shipyard and Corporate procedures, guidelines, and technical manuals as it pertains to the dosimetry program and use of equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-technician-series-1311/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify for the position with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For GS-08: Successful completion of one and a half years (27 semester hours) of graduate level education graduate-level education leading to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university. For GS-07: Successful completion one full year (18 semester hours) of directly-related graduate-level education leading to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 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 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. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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.