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Physical Science Technician

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
AMCOM, US ARMY TMDE ACTIVITY, TMDE SPT REGION EAST, TOBYHANNA TSC, AREA CAL LAB , TOBYHANNA, PA
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at AMCOM, US ARMY TMDE ACTIVITY, TMDE SPT REGION EAST, TOBYHANNA TSC, AREA CAL LAB , TOBYHANNA, PA

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/12/2024 to 06/28/2024
Salary
$70,448 to - $91,582 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tobyhanna, PA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Announcement number
MCGP241245098853DH
Control number
794766100

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Duties

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  • Serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with responsibility for the radiation safety program to prevent potential radiation exposure when the potential for radiological hazard exists.
  • Protects personnel within the facility from exposure to ionizing radiation and monitors operations during use of all radioactive calibration sources.
  • Develop and implement radiation safety policies and procedures for all radiation sources to minimize exposures.
  • Use measurement standards and artifacts to generate or realize a physical quantity, e.g., infrared radiation, with specified parameters, e.g., power and frequency.
  • Certify radiation monitoring devices utilized by health and safety personnel.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
  • The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) must successfully complete the U.S. Army Radiological Safety Course and be approved by the USATA Radiation Control Committee.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent which includes: experience developing and implementing radiation safety policies and procedures for all Support Center radiation sources to minimize exposures; designing radiation monitoring and sampling plans and utilizes air samplers and flow proportional counting equipment for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiations; and instructing personnel in the operation of radiation sources and safe work practices, emergency procedures, harmful effects of radiation exposure, and related topics.

OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Masters of Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Compliance Inspection and Program Management
  • Technical Competence
  • Technical Documentation
  • Technology Application
  • Trouble Shooting


This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08) or equivalent.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Career Field 16 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

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