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IMPORTANT
additional information. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties
****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** Execute assigned program element(s) in-house and by contract (if applicable), to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies. Provide advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area. Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work that enhances the safety and security of the work environment. Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of assigned program(s) through application of professional knowledge and skill in environmental physical science, environmental engineering or health physics practices, processes, and techniques. Requirements
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. U.S. Citizenship is required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. Total salary varies depending on location of position. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements can be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Position may be subject to random drug testing. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee must maintain current certifications. A security clearance may be required. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount. Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 1. 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. OR 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 to that described in paragraph A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. GS-11:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include performing environmental physical science, environmental engineering, or health physics duties; applying standard practices of related disciplines as they relate to health physics or engineering functions. GS-12:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include conducting reviews and ensuring laboratory radiochemistry procedures are compliant with regulations and license requirements; developing and implementing laboratory training programs and conducting classes. GS-13:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include performing scientific and technical expertise in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological effects on response operations; collaborating on projects and coordinating work with others; attending meetings and conferences and presenting technical papers. GS-14:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include providing technical health physics expertise in all areas; supervising licensing actions; reviewing and revising existing policy guidance directives to ensure compliance with applicable federal radiation regulations. GS-15:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include developing fundamental approaches and applying broad health physicist expertise to identify adverse health impacts; providing professional and expert technical direction and assessment in all areas of health physics. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of health physics principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned and/or integrated principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices. Skill to work within an interdisciplinary team of professionals, including public health specialists, physical scientists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, regulators, and other officials and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to communicate with both technical and lay audiences, which may be supportive or antagonistic. Knowledge and skill to resolve environmental problems involving radiation contamination or other questionable conditions. Ability to identify problems and provide technical support to resolve issues. Capable of assisting with economic analysis to determine the feasibility of acquisitions and the most economical means of satisfying organizational and regulatory requirements. Knowledge and skill to perform environmental sampling for analysis and maintain contact with laboratories providing analytical services. Ability to interpret analytical results to determine proper disposal methods. Ability to track radiation hazards, controls, and evaluations in recognized Occupational and Environmental Health databases. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can translate directly to employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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IMPORTANT
additional information. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties
****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level**** Execute assigned program element(s) in-house and by contract (if applicable), to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies. Provide advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area. Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work that enhances the safety and security of the work environment. Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of assigned program(s) through application of professional knowledge and skill in environmental physical science, environmental engineering or health physics practices, processes, and techniques. Requirements
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. U.S. Citizenship is required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. Total salary varies depending on location of position. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements can be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Position may be subject to random drug testing. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee must maintain current certifications. A security clearance may be required. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount. Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 1. 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. OR 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 to that described in paragraph A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. GS-11:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include performing environmental physical science, environmental engineering, or health physics duties; applying standard practices of related disciplines as they relate to health physics or engineering functions. GS-12:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include conducting reviews and ensuring laboratory radiochemistry procedures are compliant with regulations and license requirements; developing and implementing laboratory training programs and conducting classes. GS-13:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include performing scientific and technical expertise in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological effects on response operations; collaborating on projects and coordinating work with others; attending meetings and conferences and presenting technical papers. GS-14:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include providing technical health physics expertise in all areas; supervising licensing actions; reviewing and revising existing policy guidance directives to ensure compliance with applicable federal radiation regulations. GS-15:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include developing fundamental approaches and applying broad health physicist expertise to identify adverse health impacts; providing professional and expert technical direction and assessment in all areas of health physics. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of health physics principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned and/or integrated principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices. Skill to work within an interdisciplinary team of professionals, including public health specialists, physical scientists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, regulators, and other officials and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to communicate with both technical and lay audiences, which may be supportive or antagonistic. Knowledge and skill to resolve environmental problems involving radiation contamination or other questionable conditions. Ability to identify problems and provide technical support to resolve issues. Capable of assisting with economic analysis to determine the feasibility of acquisitions and the most economical means of satisfying organizational and regulatory requirements. Knowledge and skill to perform environmental sampling for analysis and maintain contact with laboratories providing analytical services. Ability to interpret analytical results to determine proper disposal methods. Ability to track radiation hazards, controls, and evaluations in recognized Occupational and Environmental Health databases. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can translate directly to employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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