Physical Science Technician

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirements for GS-10 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting radiation surveys; collecting data through monitoring and sampling to identify hazards; performing laboratory analysis of a wide variety of radioactive materials using techniques, processes and instruments such as multi-channel analyzers, liquid scintillation counters, and Geiger-Mueller detectors; and assisting the Health Physicist in the development of resolutions to radioactive detection and management.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Basic Requirement for GS-11 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with surveillance of radioactive equipment, materials, and/or laser systems; disposal of radioactive waste; operating advanced radiation detection and medical equipment; and assisting with providing guidance to project officers of experimental testing programs on safety measures/requirements for test plans/items that may present radiation hazards.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Assist with performing radiological surveillance and analysis to assess the effects of radiation sources to public health dose safety.,Recommend or perform extensive training and presentations to advise researchers and senior level staff on matters that require in depth consideration and subject matter expertise regarding surveillance findings.,Perform independent operation and extensive calculation involving advanced radiation detection and medical equipment (i.e. air-flow monitors, Geiger-Mueller and other gas-filled detectors, liquid scintillation counters, and multi-channel analyzers).,Innovate and adapt new precedents, methods and techniques for which directly applicable safety standards and federal regulations are not published.,Entails surveillance of laboratory areas for radioactive materials contamination.,Survey medical, dental and veterinary x-ray equipment; the use and control of licensed radioactive materials; the use and control of medical laser systems; and the disposal of radioactive waste.,Development of event reports to capture incidents and for documentation.,Develop training for personnel when required.,Teach personnel on general radiation safety knowledge.,Interaction and participation in patient care.