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. 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

Major duties

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.

Qualification

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.

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.