Health Physicist
As a Health Physicist, GS-1306-13, you will:
Participate in the implementation of Laws and DOE directives, such as:
10 CFR 835, Radiation Protection for Occupational Workers; pertinent sections of DOE Order 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and Environment; and DOE and contractor Radiological Control Manuals, where applicable. Serve as a radiological controls subject matter expert for the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) and as a technical expert and advisor to the Department of Energy for radiological controls, functioning as an advisor and assessor for the offices of Nuclear Energy, Environmental Management, Environment, Health, Safety, and other Program Secretarial Offices, as issues are identified. Conduct administrative and technical reviews on proposals, plans, reports, drawings, engineering evaluations, facility designs, safety basis documentation, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and procedures related to assigned projects and programs. Evaluate applicability of and assesses contractor compliance with DOE, Federal, state and local regulations, requirements and standards for assigned programs and activities. Serve as a point of contact for radiological control matters at DOE-ID. Provides technical advice associated with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site Radiological Control Programs and functions as the DOE-ID Radiological Controls Program Manager. Provide professional advice and assistance to DOE Program/Facility Managers or other Managers in any of the Field Office activities involving radioactive materials or exposure to radiation. The work involves regular and recurring visits to the Idaho Site (an >800 sq. mile area and widely spaced operational facilities located 30 - 50 miles from the duty station) which requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing in performing regular and periodic observations of activities occurring in the high desert environment, such as, construction activities, field conditions, wildlife assessments, and to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area. All applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements as stated under the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standard - Individual Occupational Requirements for 1306 positions. Basic Qualification Requirements for GS-13 A. Degree:
natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus. or B. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described in paragraph A. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience as identified below. Specialized Experience requirements for the GS-13 position is as follows:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., GS-13 Specialized Experience for this position is defined as technical expertise in overseeing contractor personnel in the implementation of Radiation Protection Programs. 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). 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. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains Federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the OPM website located at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Ability to assist in overseeing contractor personnel in the development of planning documents for assigned projects and programs and to apply advanced principles and practices of health physics and working knowledge of the physical sciences and familiarity with related engineering specialties (e.g., electrical, nuclear, civil, mechanical and environmental). Knowledge of the objectives, functions and implementation of incident response/emergency planning and response programs at facilities with nuclear and/or chemical hazards; occupational and environmental radiation protection requirements, regulations, and associated implementation guidance; environmental laws, regulations, and standards. Skill in resolving conflicts, controversies, and disputes over the applicability of Federal standards; conducts onsite inspections, identifies trends requiring management action; identifies and evaluates potential hazards. Ability to convey policies, commitments and technical information in order to avoid adverse impact on EM safety and health program funding and public acceptance, to provide technical advice and direction of and participation in agency and interagency task forces, committees, and meetings. Skill to develop written safety and health technical plans, standards and criteria and answer internal and external inquiries from federal agencies, state governments, special interest groups, and the public. Ability to effectively communicate with technical experts, commercial generators, universities and state and local agencies sufficient to direct, manage, review and coordinate safety and health activities and requirements.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Participate in the implementation of Laws and DOE directives, such as:
10 CFR 835, Radiation Protection for Occupational Workers; pertinent sections of DOE Order 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and Environment; and DOE and contractor Radiological Control Manuals, where applicable. Serve as a radiological controls subject matter expert for the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) and as a technical expert and advisor to the Department of Energy for radiological controls, functioning as an advisor and assessor for the offices of Nuclear Energy, Environmental Management, Environment, Health, Safety, and other Program Secretarial Offices, as issues are identified. Conduct administrative and technical reviews on proposals, plans, reports, drawings, engineering evaluations, facility designs, safety basis documentation, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and procedures related to assigned projects and programs. Evaluate applicability of and assesses contractor compliance with DOE, Federal, state and local regulations, requirements and standards for assigned programs and activities. Serve as a point of contact for radiological control matters at DOE-ID. Provides technical advice associated with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site Radiological Control Programs and functions as the DOE-ID Radiological Controls Program Manager. Provide professional advice and assistance to DOE Program/Facility Managers or other Managers in any of the Field Office activities involving radioactive materials or exposure to radiation. The work involves regular and recurring visits to the Idaho Site (an >800 sq. mile area and widely spaced operational facilities located 30 - 50 miles from the duty station) which requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing in performing regular and periodic observations of activities occurring in the high desert environment, such as, construction activities, field conditions, wildlife assessments, and to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area. All applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements as stated under the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standard - Individual Occupational Requirements for 1306 positions. Basic Qualification Requirements for GS-13 A. Degree:
natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus. or B. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described in paragraph A. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must meet the specialized experience as identified below. Specialized Experience requirements for the GS-13 position is as follows:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., GS-13 Specialized Experience for this position is defined as technical expertise in overseeing contractor personnel in the implementation of Radiation Protection Programs. 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). 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. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains Federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the OPM website located at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Ability to assist in overseeing contractor personnel in the development of planning documents for assigned projects and programs and to apply advanced principles and practices of health physics and working knowledge of the physical sciences and familiarity with related engineering specialties (e.g., electrical, nuclear, civil, mechanical and environmental). Knowledge of the objectives, functions and implementation of incident response/emergency planning and response programs at facilities with nuclear and/or chemical hazards; occupational and environmental radiation protection requirements, regulations, and associated implementation guidance; environmental laws, regulations, and standards. Skill in resolving conflicts, controversies, and disputes over the applicability of Federal standards; conducts onsite inspections, identifies trends requiring management action; identifies and evaluates potential hazards. Ability to convey policies, commitments and technical information in order to avoid adverse impact on EM safety and health program funding and public acceptance, to provide technical advice and direction of and participation in agency and interagency task forces, committees, and meetings. Skill to develop written safety and health technical plans, standards and criteria and answer internal and external inquiries from federal agencies, state governments, special interest groups, and the public. Ability to effectively communicate with technical experts, commercial generators, universities and state and local agencies sufficient to direct, manage, review and coordinate safety and health activities and requirements.Time-in-Grade:
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
1306 Health Physics - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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