SUPV ASTRONOMER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Posted: February 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team to manage radiation safety programs for naval shipyard operations in Japan, including overseeing repairs, training, and emergency responses to protect workers and the environment.
It's a supervisory role focused on ensuring safe handling of radioactive materials in a military setting.
A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in nuclear engineering or health physics, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a remote overseas location with limited medical access.
You will serve as a SUPV NUCLEAR ENGINEER/HEALTH PHYSICIST in the Radiological Control Office in the Yokosuka Detachment of PSNS and IMF.
***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Please see Additional Information section below.*** In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 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 providing on-site management control of radiological work involved in propulsion plant repair, facility maintenance, technical work document reviews, radioactive material control; emergency preparedness; and active participation in the Radiological Emergency Response Program.
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=GS-PROF and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/health-physics-series-1306/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/nuclear-engineering-series-0840/ 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:
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