PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

To qualify for the GS-06 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 performing radiation surveys, utilizing control practices, and interpreting work plans for radiological safety. For GS-05, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 or a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework may substitute.

• GS-06: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05 performing radiation surveys and implementing storage and decontamination activities.
• GS-06: Experience using ship and shipyard layout (safety equipment, drain water/sewage systems, harbor, contaminated equipment, radiation sources) to plan incident control.
• GS-06: Experience with ventilation, detection, filtration, and containment systems to ensure adequacy of standard containment and ventilation procedures.
• GS-06: Experience interpreting work plans to detect deviations from approved procedures and ensure radiological safety compliance.
• GS-05: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04 applying standardized rules and procedures for laboratory principles, methods, and techniques.
• GS-05: Experience setting up, operating, maintaining, and calibrating test equipment with known standards.
• GS-05: Experience selecting and applying standards to determine which samples need further testing and referral.
• GS-05: Experience gathering, recording, and assembling data and reporting observations to appropriate personnel.
• Education substitution for GS-05: A full 4-year bachelor's degree with major study in physical science, or 24 semester hours in physical science, engineering, or mathematics (excluding financial/commercial).
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Conduct continuous radiation control surveillance of activities, personnel, and material in assigned areas within a nuclear vessel or shipyard.

• Perform radiological evaluations of industrial work areas, shipboard spaces, and non-industrial work sites.
• Verify adequacy of protective clothing and equipment planned for use by personnel.
• Participate in all phases of radiation-related emergencies and incidents under guidance.
• Use ship and shipyard layout knowledge to plan incident control measures.
• Work with ventilation, detection, filtration, and containment systems to ensure adequacy of procedures.
• Interpret work plans to detect deviations from approved procedures and ensure radiological safety compliance.
• Apply standardized rules and procedures for laboratory principles, methods, and techniques (GS-05).

Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements (one year at next lower grade).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim/final security clearance.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously.
• Work is performed where harmful physical/chemical agents may be present (fumes, dust, heat, ionizing/non-ionizing radiation, chemicals).

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

• Paid leave (annual, sick, and federal holidays).
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Access to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
• Eligibility for telework on an ad-hoc/situational basis.
• Opportunity for temporary actions to be made permanent without further competition.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
• A tentative offer may be rescinded if pre-employment requirements are not met.
• You may opt-in to make your resume available to other hiring managers in the agency for 180 days.
• Relocation expense reimbursement or recruitment incentives may be offered for new employees depending on funding.
• Federal annuitants are subject to DoD and Navy policy on annuitant employment.
• For questions, email the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].
• The address for correspondence is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, HRO Building 44/1, Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a United States Navy shipyard located in Kittery, Maine, responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval submarines. It is one of the Navy's four public shipyards and plays a critical role in the nuclear propulsion program. The Radiological Control Office ensures safe handling of radioactive materials and compliance with health physics standards. This position supports the shipyard's mission by providing radiological monitoring and surveillance. Applicants should be prepared for a safety-conscious environment with strict protocols and physical demands.