Physical Science Technician
- Location:
- Hawaii, Pearl Harbor
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 27/01/2025
- End Date:
- 26/01/2026
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About U.S. Pacific Fleet
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Job 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. SALARY RANGES GS-04: $43,797 - $55,092 GS-05: $47,846 - $60,473 GS-06: $52,057 - $66,136 GS-07: $57,850 - $73,501 GS-08: $67,219 - $84,553 GS-09: $74,240 - $93,378 GS-10: $77,921 - $98,995
Major duties
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
Qualification
FOR THE GS-04: Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-03) FOR THE GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) FOR THE GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) FOR THE GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) FOR THE GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) FOR THE GS-09: One year of professional specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) FOR THE GS-10: One year of professional specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) 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=GS-TECH. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Physical Science Technician Series 1311 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
EDUCATION MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AS FOLLOWS: 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.
Evaluations
In 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 considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.