Physical Science Technician

What you would do

• Make and interpret air, water, and surface radiation surveys in vessel and shipyard areas.
• Check unexpected radiation levels and find their cause.
• Interpret work plans, drawings, and procedures for nuclear vessel maintenance and refueling.
• Carry out radiological control procedures for storing and handling small amounts of nuclear waste.
• Maintain required shipyard and radiological control technician qualifications.

Do you qualify for GS-4 to GS-5 (up to GS-11)?

With experience: For GS-05, you need at least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04 in federal or private or public sector work, such as conducting radiation control checks to make sure inspection requirements are recorded and met. For GS-04, you need at least 6 months of general experience in physical science or a related field, plus 6 months of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-03 doing basic radiological control checks and recording results correctly.

With education: For GS-05, you need a 4-year bachelor's degree with courses related to the job, such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of math except financial and commercial math. For GS-04, you need 2 years of college above high school with related courses. The announcement asks whether you are using education in place of some or all experience, so education can be used as a substitute, but you must prove it with transcripts or a course list.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than 2 pages showing employer, start and end dates (month/year), and hours per week if part-time
• For federal jobs on your resume, include pay plan, series, and grade level
• Copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional memberships you claim
• Official or unofficial transcripts, or a course list with grades and dates, if you use education to qualify
• Copy of DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference, or a VA letter with dates of service and character of service
• Statement of service on command letterhead if you are an active duty service member

How you will be rated: Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documents to check that you meet the listed qualifications, and you will be rated on that information. Qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager, who may choose to interview them, and anyone found to have inflated their qualifications may be found ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must show each job's start and end dates by month and year, plus hours per week and, for federal jobs, the pay plan, series, and grade.
• If you use education to qualify, send transcripts or a course list with grades and dates; unofficial copies are acceptable at first.
• Email your complete package to psnsradconjobssandiego@us.navy.mil, because faxed applications will not be considered.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. This position has an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission needs. Overtime, night differential pay, or unusual duty hours may be required.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Must take part in the direct deposit pay program
• New Navy employees must pass an E-Verify employment check
• Retired military members may face limits on appointment within 180 days of retirement
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Bargaining unit (union) position
• Must maintain required shipyard and radiological control technician qualifications
• Must pass a pre-appointment physical examination
• Must obtain and keep a Secret security clearance before starting work
• Must wear personal protective equipment for the whole work shift
• Must take part in medical surveillance programs due to exposure to harmful agents
• May travel within the U.S. and overseas, including remote or isolated sites
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for long periods

Job details

Salary

$41,591 – $60,494 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-4 to GS-5 (up to GS-11) · General Schedule

Location

San Diego, California

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

5

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Physical Science Technician (1311)

Announcement

DE-13103473-27-KL