Pay Grade

15

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science or health science.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of employment in, or direct experience with at least one of the following: a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRC Agreement State, Department of Energy, or Department of Defense regulated health physics program; a State or Federally regulated X-ray program; or a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate work in one of the above disciplines will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Proof of completion of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program, Department of Energy radiation protection program, or Naval Nuclear Power Program, OR certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology, American Board of Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists, OR four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must have completed one or more of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program, Department of Energy radiation protection program, or Naval Nuclear Power Program, OR possess a current certification or license from one or more of the following entities: American Board of Radiology, American Board of Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; OR four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination within 6 months of employment, if necessary, and maintain by passing an annual 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course within 1 year of employment, if necessary, and maintain through completion of 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties. Most federal agencies that issue security clearances use the terms Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. The US Department of Energy uses the terms L, and Q. Employees in this class must obtain at least a secret (or L if DOE) level security clearance or equivalent, if necessary. Further, this clearance must be maintained as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.