Physical Science Technician - Radiation Safety Worker
Conducts radiation protection inspections; Assesses which conditions would warrant a violation of our Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and National Health Physics Program (NHPP) license conditions and initiate corrective actions; Determines the categories of radioactive waste and makes practical decisions on its management to insure its proper and safe disposal which will meet all current NRC, NHPP, and EPA regulations Supervises collection and sorting of all radioactive wastes in a medical center; Reviews portions of local radiological control practices, plans, or procedures to determine if actions taken by control technicians or other personnel were deficient; Supervises collections and sorting of all radioactive wastes; Reviews and confirms calibrations of radiation survey instruments and detection equipment that include gamma well counters and liquid scintillation counters; Maintains quality assurance for all Geiger counters; Provides radiation safety education to staff, visitors and patients; and Performs other duties as required. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 P.M. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Require For this Physical Science Technician - Radiation Safety Worker, GS-09 position you must meet one of the following requirements:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) in Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques, and precedents. This experience includes performing radiation safety and maintaining regulatory compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); using computer programs to analyze experimental data and prepare analytical reports. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. - OR - Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. - OR - A combination of specialized experience and education as described above which totals at least one year. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited institution. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Administration and ManagementCommunicationOrganizational AwarenessSafety Engineering IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 P.M. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Require For this Physical Science Technician - Radiation Safety Worker, GS-09 position you must meet one of the following requirements:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) in Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques, and precedents. This experience includes performing radiation safety and maintaining regulatory compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); using computer programs to analyze experimental data and prepare analytical reports. NOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. - OR - Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. - OR - A combination of specialized experience and education as described above which totals at least one year. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited institution. NOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Administration and ManagementCommunicationOrganizational AwarenessSafety Engineering IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1311 Physical Science Technician - Salary Range:
$61,131 to $79,472 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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