Health Physicist

This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office Department of Energy.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project:
This position is covered by the NNSA Demonstration Project. The NN-03 pay band is equivalent to GS-12/13 and NN-04 pay band is equivalent to GS-14/15. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary review duties listed reflect the full performance level of the Health Physicist NN position; the NN-03 position is developmental with the goal of progressing toward performing these duties.

As a Health Physicist you will:

• Serves as a Health Physicist in the Office of the Assistant Manager for Operations-Pittsburgh Environmental Safety and Health Project Office at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory a government owned contractor operated naval nuclear propulsion research and development laboratory within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) a joint program of the Department of the Navy and the Department of Energy (DOE).

• Oversees decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations at radiological facilities including development and implementation of improved cost performance metrics accountability measures and process improvements.

• Provides oversight of all radiological controls activities radioactive waste processing and disposal operations radiation health programs and laboratory wide emergency planning preparedness and incident response capability.

• Plans executes and evaluates programs involving radiological controls and radiation health of Federal employees including radiological controls training qualification of radiation workers emergency planning and preparedness and serving as a DOE accident investigator when required.

• Oversees the contractors radiological controls and radiation health program and represents the Naval Reactors Program in routine and nonroutine interactions with Federal state and local regulators including technical presentations explaining Naval Reactors (NR) Program policies and operations.

• Serves in a dual role capacity in a DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) position and is utilized on a permanent non-reimbursable basis by the Department of the Navy to perform additional duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. See .
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment may be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450 Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634 Subpart I USOGE 6/08).
• A one year probationary period may be required. Employees serving on probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time.
• Reinstated employees who returned to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probation will be required to complete a new probationary period.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• Your answers to the essay questions will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement. Situational telework may be approved.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the How to Apply and Required Documents section of the job announcement.
• Promotion consideration to the next grade will be based on demonstrated performance and fulfillment of qualification requirements.

NN-03 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NN-02 (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience which demonstrates the following:

1. Overseeing radiological decontamination and decommissioning operations for radiological or nuclear facilities to ensure compliance with federal regulations safety standards and operational requirements.

2. Administering evaluating or monitoring radiation protection programs designed to protect personnel facilities and the environment from radiological exposure hazards.

3. Conducting technical reviews audits inspections or assessments of contractors or organizational radiological control activities to determine compliance with applicable regulations policies and procedures.

4. Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams contractors or regulatory personnel to support safe execution of radiological operations and compliance initiatives

NN-04 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NN-03 (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience which demonstrates the following:

1. Administering radiological decontamination and decommissioning operations for radiological facilities and areas to ensure compliance with federal regulations safety standards and project cost and schedule requirements.

2. Conducting critical technical reviews audits inspections or assessments of contractor radiological control and decontamination and decommissioning activities to verify compliance with applicable regulations contract requirements and site radiological control procedures.

3. Preparing technical reports assessments final status survey documentation and briefing materials that summarize radiological decontamination and decommissioning progress contractor performance and radiological risk posture for senior-level managers and decision makers.

4. Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams contractors and oversight organizations to integrate radiological controls into project planning and execution supporting the safe and compliant completion of radiological projects and milestones.

Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the How to Apply and Required Documents section of the job announcement.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: Professional and Scientific Positions: 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience)
• Employers name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if youve held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.