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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (NUCLEAR)

Department of the Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
07/11/2025 to 08/11/2025
Salary
$77,001 to - $109,975 per year

GS-10 $77,001 - $100,097 / GS-11 $84,601 - $109,975

Pay scale & grade
GS 10 - 11
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Annapolis, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12761145-25-HJY
Control number
840312100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U. S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will set-up, calibrate and operate mechanical/electronic/nucleonic equipment associated with Engineering and Weapons laboratories.
  • You will instruct personnel in the proper operation of mechanical and electronic equipment found in the engineering laboratories.
  • You will set-up, operate, and characterize radiation detection systems and handle radioactive sources and neutron generation equipment.
  • You will design and direct the construction of, or personally fabricate test equipment, electronic and mechanical, for instructional purposes.
  • You will function as an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer.

Requirements

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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 (DoD), 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 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You must pass a radiation health physical, maintain all health requirements, stay current in the TLD (ThermoLuminescent Dosimetry) program, and meet all requirements of the Radiation Health program.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Designing electronic and mechanical test devices in support of engineering operations, with experience in nuclear radiation physics; 2) Instructing personnel in the use of a neutron generator; and 3) Advising personnel in radiation safety.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Setting up, calibrating, and operating mechanical/electronic/nucleonic equipment {such as a neutron generator (2.5MeV or 4MeV)} in support of engineering operations; 2) Developing solutions to engineering design issues; and 3) Handling radioactive material in accordance with nuclear guidelines.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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

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.

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.

Physical Demands:
Incumbent must pass a radiation health physical and maintain all health requirements and stay current in the TLD (Thermo-Luminescent Dosimetry) program and must meet all requirements of the Radiation Health program. Duties are performed while standing most of the time. Some lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is performed most in well lighted laboratories, classrooms or lecture halls. May be exposed to hazards, such as ionizing radiation, high voltage, low intensity laser light, steam, mild acids and bases and other chemicals. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, dust, dirt, unusual odors, humidity and occasionally uncomfortable temperatures. Accomplishment of assigned duties may require the incumbent to work other than normal duty hours.

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/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.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.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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