HEALTH PHYSICIST in Nellis AFB, Nevada

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical and/or safety guidance expertise through safety program evaluations of fully developed and diverse radiation safety and occupational health programs for the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), a MRTFB, affiliated with Nellis AFB, Nevada. Responsibilities Serves as a MRTFB SME utilizing expert knowledge of radiation safety and occupational health principles, laws, directives, instructions, and precedent decisions to provide technical and/or radiation safety and occupational health guidance. Drafts MRTFB policy, goals, and guidance coordinating applicable work efforts with Air Force Safety Center (AFSEC), AF Direct Energy Safety Board (DESB), Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA), Air Force Radioisotope Committee (RIC), Secretary of the Air Force Installations, Environment and Energy (SAF/IE), AF Airspace Ranges and Airfield Operations (AF/A3A), and other MRTFB radiation safety and occupational health staffs for implementation into radiation safety and occupational health programs. Functions as a recognized expert technical safety consultant and authority in radiation safety and occupational health analysis of occupational workplace operations and systems spanning a broad spectrum of Radioactive Materials (RAM), hazardous chemicals and materials, hazardous non-ionizing radiation, and highly complex and hazardous situations. Plans, develops, and administers a comprehensive radiation safety and occupational health mishap analysis capability. Represents the MRTFB’s position on radiation safety and occupational health issues at meetings, councils, seminars, and conferences sponsored by AFSEC, AFMRA, DESB, RIC, SAF/IE, AF/A3A, DoD, and other federal agencies or industry constituents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Health Physics Series 1306. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in 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 Combination of education and experience — courses as shown 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 above. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of radiation safety (ionizing and non-ionizing) and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, directives, instructions, and current legislative issues as they relate to the Air Force radiation safety and occupational health programs. Mastery knowledge of and experience in performing complex external dosimetry, internal dosimetry, shielding activity, calculations, radiation safety and health physics auditing functions, knowledge of NRC and 91(B) licensing processes, scientific and technical knowledge of radioactive materials use, permitting, licensing, behavior and regulations, and practical knowledge of the management of radioactive materials. In-depth knowledge of mandatory federal radiation safety and occupational health standards, ANSI standards, and other nationally and internationally recognized radiation safety and occupational health guidance sufficient to determine the need for inclusion in, and supplementation of radiation safety and occupational health standards. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of radiation safety (ionizing and non-ionizing) and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, directives, instructions, and current legislative issues as they relate to the Air Force radiation safety and occupational health programs. 2. Mastery knowledge of and experience in performing complex external dosimetry, internal dosimetry, shielding activity, calculations, radiation safety and health physics auditing functions, knowledge of NRC and 91(B) licensing processes, scientific and technical knowledge of radioactive materials use, permitting, licensing, behavior and regulations, and practical knowledge of the management of radioactive materials. 3. In-depth knowledge of mandatory federal radiation safety and occupational health standards, ANSI standards, and other nationally and internationally recognized radiation safety and occupational health guidance sufficient to determine the need for inclusion in, and supplementation of radiation safety and occupational health standards. 4. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, especially extemporaneous communication on scientific and technical topics and in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations. 5. Skill to identify problems and develop innovative solutions. 6. Ability to research multiple standards dealing with one topic and consolidate requirements into one requirement for application; ability to review radiation and occupational health mishap data, perform data analysis, and develop required reports. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 – the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.