INTERDISCIPLINARY NUCLEAR ENGINEER/HEALTH PHYSICIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as an INTERDISCIPLINARY NUCLEAR ENGINEER/HEALTH PHYSICIST in the Radiological Emergency Planning Division (105.6), Radiological Control Office of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

For the GS-0840-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying techniques used to minimize the spread of contamination, environmental impact and health hazards from a radiological emergency, to plan and evaluate Shipyard radiological emergency response actions.

Experience providing expertise in radiological emergency planning through furnishing advice, evaluation and resources to Shipyard and other facilities.

Experience applying knowledge of reactor plant and nuclear ship design and operating characteristics to understand the failure modes and resulting personnel, operational and environment hazards.

Experience identifying the identity and quantity of radioisotopes expected to be encountered.

Experience using communication systems, metrology instrumentation, ventilation systems and Shipyard nuclear facilities to assess the need for improvement and provide technical input to develop improvements.

For the GS-0840-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also 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: Experience applying techniques used to minimize the spread of contamination, environmental impact and health hazards from a radiological emergency, to assist with planning and evaluating Shipyard radiological emergency response actions.

Experience assisting with radiological emergency planning through furnishing advice, evaluation and resources to Shipyard and other facilities.

Experience applying knowledge of reactor plant and nuclear ship design and operating characteristics to understand the failure modes and resulting personnel, operational and environment hazards.

Experience identifying the identity and quantity of radioisotopes expected to be encountered.

Experience using communication systems, metrology instrumentation, ventilation systems and Shipyard nuclear facilities to assess the need for improvement and provide technical input to develop improvements.

For the GS-1306-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying techniques used to minimize the spread of contamination, environmental impact and health hazards from a radiological emergency, to plan and evaluate Shipyard radiological emergency response actions.

Experience providing expertise in radiological emergency planning through furnishing advice, evaluation and resources to Shipyard and other facilities.

Experience applying knowledge of reactor plant and nuclear ship design and operating characteristics to understand the failure modes and resulting personnel, operational and environment hazards.

Experience identifying the identity and quantity of radioisotopes expected to be encountered.

Experience using communication systems, metrology instrumentation, ventilation systems and Shipyard nuclear facilities to assess the need for improvement and provide technical input to develop improvements.

For the GS-1306-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also 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: Experience applying techniques used to minimize the spread of contamination, environmental impact and health hazards from a radiological emergency, to assist with planning and evaluating Shipyard radiological emergency response actions.

Experience assisting with radiological emergency planning through furnishing advice, evaluation and resources to Shipyard and other facilities.

Experience applying knowledge of reactor plant and nuclear ship design and operating characteristics to understand the failure modes and resulting personnel, operational and environment hazards.

Experience identifying the identity and quantity of radioisotopes expected to be encountered.

Experience using communication systems, metrology instrumentation, ventilation systems and Shipyard nuclear facilities to assess the need for improvement and provide technical input to develop improvements.

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/nuclear-engineering-series-0840/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/health-physics-series-1306/ 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. Major Duties:

• You will prepare technical and administrative procedures for Shipyard response to reactor accidents and radiological emergencies.
• You will monitor personnel who might be exposed to fission products or other radioisotopes.
• You will work with other Naval Shipyards and facilities involved in radiological emergency response to integrate planning, design, acquisition and use of radiological instrumentation, data control, communication and public warning systems.
• You will evaluate Shipyard performance in drills and training exercises, identify deficiencies, and recommend/initiate corrective actions.
• You will coordinate acquisition, modification and utilization of emergency response facilities and equipment, such as emergency control centers, communication systems, etc.
• You will review technical papers and regulatory requirements, as well as attend seminars and training sessions available at universities and other facilities, to stay abreast of the latest requirements and innovations in emergency planning.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.