HEALTH PHYSICIST with Security Clearance - Yorktown Virginia

Company: Department of the Navy
Location: Yorktown, Virginia
Posted On: 04/19/2024

Summary You will serve as a Health Physicist in the Radiological Affairs Support Office (NAVSEA DET RASO) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORTThis position is located at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VirginiaDuties--- You will support of the Department of the Navy's (DoN's) radiation safety program and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)-issued Master Materials License (MML).--- You will serve as a radiological technical expert for the command, providing for the protection of personnel and limiting exposure to the environment from the use of radioactive material and equipment producing ionizing and radiation.--- You will evaluate and analyze interrelated issues related to radiation protection and environmental compliance including effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive Navy and Marine Corps mission-oriented programs.--- You will conduct evaluations of ionizing radiation hazards in a variety of operational environments that may or may not have impact on each other.--- You will integrate theoretical and scientific expertise with established criteria to develop methods or set precedents for new approaches to program investigation, inspection and corrective actions.--- You will provide recommendations that directly influence the use of ionizing radiation at Navy and Marine Corps commands and affects the plans, goals, and effectiveness of their missions and programs.--- You will coordinate assigned and special projects involving the use or control of radioactive materials or equipment capable of producing ionizing/non-ionizing radiation.--- You will serve on the Navy's radiological controls team responsible for worldwide response for radiological and nuclear weapons accidentsRequirements Conditions of Employment--- 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 checkTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov--- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade levelThis requirement is called time-in-gradeTime-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.--- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.--- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.--- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment and annual physical examination.--- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on dutyFailure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.--- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is requiredA tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the testYou will be subject to random testing.--- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sitesYou must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of timeQualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band (NH-02) or grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional health physicist reviewing and evaluating radiological remediation work plans and surveys for an organizationAdditional 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=Group-Standards IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/health-physics-series-1306/ 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 employmentEducation Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculusOr 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 AAdditional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement ProgramAdditional vacancies may be filled by this announcementA 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 appointmentsIf you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information CenterFederal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitantsPolicy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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 higherICTAP 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 locationApplicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidateFor more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPLA BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific positionRecruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hiresA relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selecteeA relocation incentive may be authorizedThis position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of managementBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIn order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceWhen the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcementYou will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:--- ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
* ORAL COMMUNICATION
* PROBLEM SOLVING
* PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY
* WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentationIf after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualifiedPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employmentAll eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must More...

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