TECHNICIAN
What you'd do
You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the Warfighter Defense & System Integration Department (W), EOD Information Management Division (W2), FMA&E Branch (W21) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $158,322).
Major duties
You will serve as an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer of NSWC IHD W21 Branch and will assist the Command Radiation Safety Officer in the implementation and maintenance of the Radiation Safety Program within the branch. You will ensure the Program complies with DoN and other federal regulations and conditions of a Naval Radioactive Material Permit issued to the Command, its detachments, and sites that require this service. You will assist in the formulation of policy dealing with the controls for hazards associated with radiation sources and ensure the effectiveness of these measures. You will be responsible to the RSO for maintaining/updating policy on radiation safety, and provide advice and technical assistance on all matters related to radiation safety requirements and procedures within W21. You will develop, coordinate, and participate in training and orientation programs for occupationally exposed individuals and other personnel. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving all radiography operating documented procedures and equipment procedures; and perform detailed radiographic examinations on weapons systems/subsystems and ordnance.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing technical engineering services (e.g., exploitation and analysis of munitions, radiographic examination of weapons systems/subsystems or ordnance, maintenance on radiography equipment, utilizing radiation monitoring devices, maintaining radiography equipment inventory) in support of radiological control safety program to assess the collection and handling of foreign and domestic materiels for the purpose of ensuring safety and mission accomplishment. 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 FOR 0802 - Engineering Technical 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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