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Defense Threat Reduction Agency is Hiring a Remote PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Qualifications:

You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying of radiological health physics and safety principles, practices, regulations, procedures, methods, techniques, and standards and emerging practices and methods.
• Applying principles involving the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics and in the functional use of a wide variety of types and models of health physics equipment and systems.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position also has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy.

Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques, and precedents.

Other Requirements:

This position is Emergency-Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated 'key' which requires the incumbent, or designated alternate, to be screened from military recall status.

This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922 (g) (91). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1001).

Requires pre-employment and annual deployment physical exams, which will be evaluated by DTRA Occupational Health professionals to determine if deployability criteria are met. Must meet the physical and medical requirements for deployment before and throughout employment.

Position is subject to rotational assignment.

Incumbent must be able to qualify with a pistol according to U.S. Army standards.

Incumbent will participate in specialized classroom and field training related to the position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities:

As a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN at the GS-1311-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Participate as a member of the Technical Support Group (TSG) to deploy in support of Combatant Commander and other federal D/As in WMD emergency response events and training.
• Develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive Radiation Safety Program for the Technical Support Group (TSG) in an effort to monitor and reduce the levels of radiation exposure with emphasis on the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) philosophy.
• Provides initial education and training to new employees regarding safety procedures for all personnel using radioactive materials and continuous training to clients and existing employees.
• Monitors the exposure levels of all employees working with radioactive materials: monitors all purchase of radioactive materials.
• Surveys and evaluates all areas using ionizing radiation for proper security, shielding, use and ventilation; prepares new license applications and amends existing licensure when necessary.
• Responsible for the TSG Radiation Safety Program, Hazardous Materials shipping program and all aspects of Health Physics and Radiation Control for the TSG.
• Responsible for all shipping and receiving functions, which includes hazardous materials.

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