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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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Duties

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• You will serve as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO), working collaboratively with the RSO and the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) to manage routing and non-routine radiation safety programs.
• You will assists the RSO in maintaining compliance for the USNA Broad Scope permit.
• You will implement the management review program that includes Surveys, Audits and Inspections.
• You will coordinate , develop and deliver radiation safety training and orientations for RASP- exposed individuals, faculty, staff, researchers and emergency response personnel.
• You will work with the Radiological Health Officer to monitor medical center personnel regarding the radiation health program.
• You will function as a qualified radiation worker and technical asset inside the Nucleonics and Propulsion laboratories, delivering direct technical support for nuclear and radiation safety classes.
• You will keep work areas and laboratories clean, safe and orderly, collects, analyzes and evaluate technical data derived from mechanical and electronic experiments to support technical papers and publications.
• You will maintain a current inventory of all RASP sources ensuring they are secured against loss, unauthorized use or unauthorized disposal. Processes tracks and receives radioactive material shipments.

Requirements

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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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• See Other Information and Requirements section for additional requirements.
• 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 obtain and maintain a current NAVSEADET-RASO S-41-0016 Radiation Safety Officer Training Course and the S-553-1111 Transportation of Radioactive certification.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Advising on corrective action plans and processes related to radiation safety.

2. Coordinating and participating in training for radiation exposed individuals and other personnel.

3. Applying operating and emergency procedures to ensure compliance with directives and regulations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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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

Basic Requirements for 1306 Series, Health Physicist:

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Degree: natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.

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2. Combination of education and experience courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Occasional work outside of normal operational hours may be required to monitor off-hour laboratory profiles or respond to emergent radiological alerts.

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

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees

The RSO will use proper and appropriate protective gear, such as gloves, lab coats, and goggles as needed.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

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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.

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