HEALTH PHYSICIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a HEALTH PHYSICIST in the RADIATION HEALTH DIVISION of PSNS and IMF. This announcement is for an Upward Mobility Program position.
Major duties
You will perform analyses to determine radionuclide identification and quantity in a variety of samples such as mud, water, air, waste material, work areas and the human body. You will develop and recommend control measures or changes in procedures to cause compliance which are reviewed by a senior employee. You will perform basic cleaning and adjusting of radiation health equipment. You will prepare reports of dosimeter results, investigations, analyses, and surveys including assessments, conclusions, and recommendations. You will assist in inspections and surveillances of operations performed by other organizations to determine compliance with requirements promulgated by the Shipyard and higher authorities.
What you need to qualify
The Upward Mobility Program is a unique job opportunity. This program is designed to provide Department of Navy employees career growth opportunities who have potential but do not presently meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for this position. The entry level for this position is GS-09 with a full performance level of GS-12. Knowledge of employees selected may vary and will require the development of an individually tailored training plan to assist them in qualifying for the full performance level of this position. Eligibility requires that the employee be performing satisfactorily, complete all training requirements, acquire the requisite qualifications and have met time-in-grade eligibility for career ladder promotions. This recruitment is open to current UIC 4523A employees who, in addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, at the GS-07 (or higher) grade level, or equivalent. Employee Participation Requirements Must be a current permanent employee serving under a competitive appointment, or on a time-limited or excepted appointment that provides for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment (e.g., VRA, Schedule A Individuals with Disabilities). Apply through USAJOBS or Flyer for a Program position that has an entry level at the same or lower grade level of the position currently held by the employee; Have a current annual performance rating of fully successful or equivalent rating 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.
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