Physical Science Technician
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood Texas. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Major duties
Perform laboratory analysis of a wide selection of radioactive materials in several forms (liquid, gas, solid, etc.). Utilize analytical techniques, processes and instruments such as multi-channel analyzer, liquid scintillation counters, Geiger-Mueller detectors, ionization chambers, etc. Plan, direct, and conduct operational activities (radiological systems compliance and safety performance testing, radiological decontamination (routine and emergent). Monitor operations during use of radioactive sources, assuring that radiation monitors are certified and functioning properly. Conduct all required area radiation surveys. Implement radiation safety policies and procedures for all Military Treatment Facility radiation sources to minimize exposures.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes performing laboratory analysis of radioactive materials in several forms (liquid, gas, solid, etc); implementing radiation safety policies to reduce exposure; and conducting tests of x-ray equipment (medical, dental, or veterinary) to ensure proper performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as Physics, Chemistry, Health Physics, etc. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
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