PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN at PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD — Applications Closed

Job Description

You’ll serve as a Physical Science Technician in the Radiological Monitoring Division, Radiological Control Office at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Your principal responsibility is carrying out continuous radiation control surveillance of activities, personnel, and material in assigned areas aboard nuclear vessels or within the shipyard.

You’ll perform radiological evaluations of various worksites—industrial fields, shipboard spaces, and non-industrial zones—to verify the adequacy of protective clothing and equipment planned for use by personnel.

You’ll also participate in all phases of radiation-related emergencies and incidents under the guidance of a supervisor or experienced radiological control technician. This is a competitive detail-to-training post not to exceed one year, at the present cover level of the incumbent.

This role is full-time with ad-hoc situational telework eligibility at management's discretion. It’s unseal to existing permanent employees of UIC 39040 and DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $51,851 - $75,138 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for the GS-06 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 performing radiation surveys, using control practices, and interpreting function schemes for radiological safety.

For GS-05, one year of specialized know-how equivalent to GS-04 or a bachelor's degree with applicable coursework may substitute.

• GS-06: One year of specialized background at or equivalent to GS-05 performing radiation surveys and carrying out storage and decontamination activities.
• GS-06: Expertise using ship and shipyard layout (safety equipment, drain water/sewage systems, harbor, contaminated equipment, radiation sources) to plan incident control.
• GS-06: Know-how with ventilation, detection, filtration, and containment systems to make sure adequacy of normal containment and ventilation procedures.
• GS-06: Background interpreting work blueprints to detect deviations from approved procedures and guarantee radiological safety compliance.
• GS-05: One year of specialized expertise at or equivalent to GS-04 putting in standardized rules and procedures for laboratory principles, techniques, and techniques.
• GS-05: Experience setting up, working, keeping up, and calibrating test equipment with known standards.
• GS-05: Experience selecting and registering standards to determine which samples require further testing and referral.
• GS-05: Know-how gathering, recording, and assembling information and reporting observations to fitting personnel.
• Education substitution for 6-05: A complete 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out continuous radiation control surveillance of activities, personnel, and material in assigned spheres within a nuclear vessel or shipyard.
• Perform radiological evaluations of industrial perform domains, shipboard spaces, and non-industrial work sites.
• Verify adequacy of protective clothing and equipment planned for employ by personnel.
• Participate in all phases of radiation-related emergencies and incidents under guidance.
• Apply ship and shipyard layout expertise to blueprint incident control measures.
• Operate with ventilation, detection, filtration, and containment systems to ensure adequacy of procedures.
• Interpret function plans to detect deviations from approved procedures and confirm radiological safety compliance.
• Put in standardized rules and procedures for laboratory principles, ways, and techniques (GS-05).

Conditions & Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined appropriate for federal employment.
• Must participate in the straight deposit settle program.
• New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees must gather time-in-grade requirements (one year at next lower grade).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Solution.
• Must obtain and keep up 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).

Benefits

• Complete federal advantages package such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.
• Paid depart (annual, sick, and federal holidays).
• Adaptable spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Access to Thrift Savings Strategy (TSP) with employer matching.
• Eligibility for telework on an ad-hoc/situational basis.
• Prospect for temporary actions to be built permanent without further competition.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your resume and submission package will be reviewed to make sure you meet hiring eligibility and qualification needs.
2. You’ll be rated on competencies: Accountability, Decisiveness, Radiological Safety, and Reading and Interpreting Regulations.
3. Technical assessment utilities include a Structured Resume Evaluate and a Structured Meeting.
4. Related performance appraisals and incentive awards should be listed in your resume as they may be considered.
5. If selected, you may demand to offer supporting documentation.
6. Inflated qualifications or background may effect in score adjustment or ineligibility.
7. Only best qualified candidates are usually referred to the hiring manager; sometimes well qualified or minimally qualified you may be referred.

Required Documents

• Wrap up resume (no more than 2 pages) showing employer title, kick off/end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if less than packed time, cover scheme, series, and grade level for applicable federal expertise.
• SF-50(s) to verify time-in-grade if putting in for a promotion (must reveal one year at next lower grade).
• Transcripts if using education to qualify (formal or unofficial; authorized needed if selected).
• DD-214 or VA letter if claiming veterans' preference (5-point or 10-point).
• SF-15 and supporting disability documentation if claiming 10-point preference.
• Statement of service from command if active task offering participant.
• Proof of expert licenses, certifications, or credentials if claimed.
• Span letter is optional.

How to Apply

1. Unseal the formal submission portal and with your the official submission portal/Login.gov account.
2. Finalize the federal submission questionnaire, covering all eligibility selections.
3. Attach your federal resume (no more than 2 pages) that covers employer name, dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, pay blueprint, series, and grade for related experience.
4. Upload all called for supporting documents (transcripts, SF-50s, DD-214, etc.) as relevant.
5. Examine your submission package to guarantee it’s finish and legible.

Additional Information

• This role is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Plan.
• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
• A tentative present may be rescinded if pre-employment conditions aren’t met.
• You may opt-in to build your resume open 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 Details Center at [email protected].
• The address for correspondence is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, HRO Building 44/1, Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000.

About Company

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a United States Navy shipyard based in Kittery, Maine, responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval submarines. It’s one of the Navy's four public shipyards and plays a critical role in the nuclear propulsion scheme.

The Radiological Control Office confirms secure handling of radioactive materials and compliance with health physics standards. This role assists the shipyard's mission by providing radiological monitoring and surveillance. You should be arranged for a safety-conscious environment with firm protocols and physical demands.