Health Physicist
What you'd do
This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the NNSA Demonstration Project. The NN-03 pay band is equivalent to GS-12/13 and NN-04 pay band is equivalent to GS-14/15. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
Major duties
The duties listed reflect the full performance level of the Health Physicist, NN-1306-04 position; the NN-03 position is developmental, with the goal of progressing toward performing these duties. As a Health Physicist, you will: Serves as a Health Physicist in the Office of the Assistant Manager for Operations-Pittsburgh, Environmental, Safety and Health Project Office, at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, a government owned, contractor operated naval nuclear propulsion research and development laboratory within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), a joint program of the Department of the Navy and the Department of Energy (DOE). Oversees decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations at radiological facilities, including development and implementation of improved cost performance metrics, accountability measures, and process improvements. Provides oversight of all radiological controls activities, radioactive waste processing and disposal operations, radiation health programs, and laboratory wide emergency planning, preparedness, and incident response capability. Plans, executes, and evaluates programs involving radiological controls and radiation health of Federal employees, including radiological controls training, qualification of radiation workers, emergency planning and preparedness, and serving as a DOE accident investigator when required. Oversees the contractor's radiological controls and radiation health program and represents the Naval Reactors Program in routine and nonroutine interactions with Federal, state, and local regulators, including technical presentations explaining Naval Reactors (NR) Program policies and operations. Serves in a dual role capacity in a DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) position and is utilized on a permanent, non-reimbursable basis by the Department of the Navy to perform additional duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
NN-03 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NN-02 (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience which demonstrates the following: Overseeing radiological decontamination and decommissioning operations for radiological or nuclear facilities to ensure compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and operational requirements. Administering, evaluating, or monitoring radiation protection programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and the environment from radiological exposure hazards. Conducting technical reviews, audits, inspections, or assessments of contractors or organizational radiological control activities to determine compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, or regulatory personnel to support safe execution of radiological operations and compliance initiatives NN-04 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NN-03 (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience which demonstrates the following: Administering radiological decontamination and decommissioning operations for radiological facilities and areas to ensure compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and project cost and schedule requirements. Conducting critical technical reviews, audits, inspections, or assessments of contractor radiological control and decontamination and decommissioning activities to verify compliance with applicable regulations, contract requirements, and site radiological control procedures. Preparing technical reports, assessments, final status survey documentation, and briefing materials that summarize radiological decontamination and decommissioning progress, contractor performance, and radiological risk posture for senior-level managers and decision makers. Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and oversight organizations to integrate radiological controls into project planning and execution, supporting the safe and compliant completion of radiological projects and milestones. Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section of the job announcement. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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