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Physical Science Technician

Full Time
$66,963 – $95,641 Per Year
Closing on Oct 14, 2025

Location:
Portsmouth, Naval Shipyard
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
15/10/2024
End Date:
14/10/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS Land & base management Military spouses Special authorities Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

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Job summary

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the Radiological Waterfront Operations Manager and Radiological Refueling and Special Emphasis Manager (C105.3A/B), Radiological Monitoring Division (C105.3) of DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own Org Code. For example: If you are within Org Code 1053 you will only be considered for positions within Org Code 1053.

Major duties

You will conduct continuous surveillance of work involving radiological controls and radioactive materials to ensure adherence to establish, policies, procedures, and sound radiological control concepts. You will identify, correct, and document deficient conditions or work practices to prevent elevated radiological impact. You will provide on the job mentoring and arrange training for junior radiological control technicians. You will plan and coordinate work with other Branches within the Code and Production to ensure proper radiological coverage in all assigned areas and to evaluate job priorities and procedures to be used where overlap occurs. You will develop input on radiological control requirements to be used during radiological work, assuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will investigate problems and questions affecting project operations and negotiates necessary changes, for example, conditions that must be met before plans can be put into effect. You will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring work is performed in a manner such that occupational exposures and environmental impacts are minimized.

Qualification

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in the use of a full range of radiological control instrumentation and survey techniques in use within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program to include preparing comprehensive technical reports; Experience applying all necessary requirements to provide on-scene radiological control responses for actual or potential radiological emergencies, casualties, training exercises, and proficiency drills on or off site; Experience applying quantitative measurement and health physics techniques to conduct a comprehensive assessment of potential problems in Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program areas and support facilities including radioactive spills, waste disposal, effluent monitoring, storage, and handling of radioactive materials and equipment; Experience preventing and controlling radiological incidents and unusual events during complex operations; Experience evaluating technical work instruments, assure control of radioactive material, and radioactivity to properly control personnel exposure; Experience completing causal analysis of radiological incidents and unusual events to provide problem resolution. GS-10: Your resume must 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying all necessary requirements to provide on-scene radiological control responses for actual or potential radiological emergencies, casualties, training exercises, and proficiency drills on or off site; Experience in the use of a full range of radiological control instrumentation and survey techniques in use within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program to include preparing comprehensive technical reports; Experience completing causal analysis of radiological incidents and unusual events to provide problem resolution; Experience preventing and controlling radiological incidents and unusual events during complex operations. 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 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.

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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You 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 CONCEPTS, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES DEVELOPING OTHERS ORAL COMMUNICATION PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES, AND PRACTICES PROBLEM SOLVING RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If 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 qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.