PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
What you'd do
You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the Radiological Monitoring Division (Code 105.3) of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will assure proper control of radioactive material associated with Naval Nuclear propulsion plants. You will train, mentor, and coach lesser experienced technicians. You will conduct surveillance of work involving radioactive materials and radiological control. You will protect against radioactive contamination. You will prevent and control incidents and accidents during complicated operations.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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 performing various phases of complicated operations with radioactive systems projects. *Experience monitoring work and testing procedures of all skill level trades. *Experience assuring the adequacy of large, complex, non-standard ventilation, containment, and filtration systems. *Experience acting as an expert in survey documentation, reviewing completed surveys for all project specific work, providing direction to all levels of personnel on changes required to ensure compliance with governing regulations. *Experience applying complex knowledge of radiological principles, requirements, and procedures; trade work techniques and procedures; and the design and layout of Naval Nuclear Propulsion systems to ensure radiological safety requirements are met. 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.
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