TECHNICIAN with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary You will serve as a Technician (Assistant Radiation Safety Officer) in the Ordnance Assurance & Safety Office (00SA) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14. 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 $153,354). Duties You will serve as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer of NSWC IHEODTD and will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and maintenance of an effective Radiation Safety Program. You will ensure the Program complies with DoN and other federal regulations including RAD-010 and conditions of a Naval Radioactive Material Permit issued to the Command, its detachments, and sites that require this service. You will assist with the formulation of policy on the controls for hazards associated with radiation sources and ensure the effectiveness of these measures. You will assist with the maintenance of the Command policy on radiation safety, and provide advice and technical assistance on all matters related to radiation safety requirements and procedures. You will assist with the promulgation and supervision of radiological controls/radiation safety program for the Command (i.e. supervising the storage, issue, use, and disposition of radioactive sources). You will ensure Navy directives are followed by developing, coordinating, participating in training of radiographers and personnel to ensure they are properly instructed in the hazards associated with radiation producing equipment being used. You will participate in the evaluation of radiographers performance testing. You will assist with the communication between the Command and the Radiological Affairs Support Office (RASO) to coordinate the Radiological Controls and Radiation Health Programs. You will assist with the maintenance of the inventory of radiography equipment. You will perform surveys, inspections (i.e. radiation protection), and audits as required to ensure compliance with up-to-date radiation safety policy and other Navy directives, Navy Radioactive Materials Permit (NRMP), and federal regulations. You will maintain current, all applicable NRMPs by assisting with the submittal of amendments, renewals, or termination requests to RASO in a timely manner. You will ensure that any radiation protection program deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner and that personnel exposure to sources or ionizing radiation are maintained As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). You will assist with the investigation of emergencies, accidents, and incidents and report to RASO in accordance with requirements of RAD-010. You will assist with the review and approval of all radiography operating documented procedures and equipment procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing technical oversight and direction on radiation control requirements and procedures in support of a radiation safety program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) 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. Education Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Work is performed in both an office setting as well as an industrial environment. The office setting has adequate heat, lighting, and
ventilation. Work in the industrial environment will require walking, bending, squatting, stooping, and carrying small components
and test instruments. The industrial environment work will also require the use of personal protective equipment. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire . click apply for full job details

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