PHSYICAL SCIENCE TECHNICAN

You will serve as a PHSYICAL SCIENCE TECHNICAN in the RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION, RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

• You will serve as a Senior Physical Science Technician that oversees and accomplishes a broad range of complex tasks involving detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical matters related to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• You will conduct continuing surveillance of work involving radiological controls and radioactive materials to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and sound radiological control concepts.
• You will develop input on radiological control requirements to be used during radiological work and assure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• You will provide on-the job mentoring and training for junior radiological control technicians to ensure adequate development and proficiency.

Qualifications

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 with applying physical science methods, concepts, principles and practices. * Experience interpreting nuclear work processes and trade operations sufficient to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate radiological controls. * Experience directing and coordinating subordinate technicians, Ship's Force, and others to ensure efficiency. * Experience overseeing and accomplishing a broad range of complex tasks involving detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical matters related to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program including, but not limited to: health physics, applied radiological controls, abnormal situation response, and training of junior technicians on technical skills, theories, and radiological work practices. * Experience providing on-scene radiological control response for actual or potential radiological emergencies, casualties, training exercises, and proficiency drills. 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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/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.