TECHNICIAN

Summary You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the Warfighter Defense & System Integration Department (W), EOD Information Management Division (W2), FMA&E Branch (W21) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $158,322). Responsibilities You will serve as an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer of NSWC IHD W21 Branch and will assist the Command Radiation Safety Officer in the implementation and maintenance of the Radiation Safety Program within the branch. You will ensure the Program complies with DoN and other federal regulations and conditions of a Naval Radioactive Material Permit issued to the Command, its detachments, and sites that require this service. You will assist in the formulation of policy dealing with the controls for hazards associated with radiation sources and ensure the effectiveness of these measures. You will be responsible to the RSO for maintaining/updating policy on radiation safety, and provide advice and technical assistance on all matters related to radiation safety requirements and procedures within W21. You will develop, coordinate, and participate in training and orientation programs for occupationally exposed individuals and other personnel. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving all radiography operating documented procedures and equipment procedures; and perform detailed radiographic examinations on weapons systems/subsystems and ordnance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing technical engineering services (e.g., exploitation and analysis of munitions, radiographic examination of weapons systems/subsystems or ordnance, maintenance on radiography equipment, utilizing radiation monitoring devices, maintaining radiography equipment inventory) in support of radiological control safety program to assess the collection and handling of foreign and domestic materiels for the purpose of ensuring safety and mission accomplishment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: FOR 0802 - Engineering Technical Series 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.