Physical Science Technician | Kittery, ME

of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. GS-9: $64,251 - $83,523 GS-8: $58,172 - $75,628 Learn more about this agency Help Requirements 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 (Do D), 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 must be registered for Selective Service. This is a bargaining unit position.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. You may be required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. You will be required to successfully complete

a pre-appointment physical examination. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.

g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. Qualifications GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying principles, theories, techniques, and methodologies to observe nuclear propulsion plant work processes, control radioactive material, radiation exposure and radioactive contamination.

Performing radiological control practices and requirements to monitor and control several phases of refueling and primary systems components replacement. Analyzing potential radiological control casualty situations to apply the appropriate corrective or mitigating action which must be taken. Providing radiological control services for a wide variety of operations in industrial or other work. GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying principles, theories, techniques, and methodologies to observe nuclear propulsion plant work processes, control radioactive material, radiation exposure and radioactive contamination. Applying technical application of radiological principles, techniques, and methodologies of surveillance to control deviations from proper work processes and procedures. Preventing and controlling incidents and accidents during complicated operations.

Documenting deficiencies, in writing reports and backssments and rudimentary understanding of casual analysis and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: www. opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards IOR: www. opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-technician-series-1311/ 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 Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: GS-09: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or included courses in physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics.

GS-08 : One and a half years of graduate education leading to a master's degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or included courses in physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.

If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http: //www. ed. gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog. html Additional information Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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. 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: http: //www.

secnav. navy. mil/donhr/Documents/Civilian Jobs/Fed Civ Annuitants. pdf. 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. Read more Benefits Help 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.

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