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Openings for Health Physicists
Tried to post this last week, evidently it didn't go through. I am posting
this for your information only, please do not contact me about the
vacancies.
Scott Flowerday
REP Program Manager
FEMA Region VI
800 N. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76209-3698
Scott.Flowerday@dhs.gov
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY #:
PR-04-065 OPENING DATE: 06/25/2004 CLOSING DATE: 07/16/2004 THIS POSITION
IS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
POSITION: Health Physicist, GS-1306-13 Number of Positions: 3
Promotion Potential: None
SALARY RANGE: $72,108 - $93,742
ORGANIZATION: FEMA, Preparedness Division, Nuclear & Chemical Hazards
Branch, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Section
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
WHO MAY APPLY: All Sources
This employment opportunity is open to all candidates. No prior Federal
service is required. Status candidates will be considered under the Agency's
Merit Promotion procedures, unless they also request consideration under the
Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Competitive Procedures and submit two
applications. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been
separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3)
years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying
under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission
of application). DUTIES: Incumbent serves as an expert in preparing for and
responding to naturally occurring and manmade emergencies involving nuclear
or radioactive material. Resolving highly complex emergency response program
and project issues which require a comprehensive understanding of Federal
response authorities and plans. Confers with key officials on essential
concepts for the development and implementation of Federal policy and
guidance for emergency preparedness and response. Responsible for
determining cross program requirements and developing solutions acceptable
to all parties and interests involved. Provides expert technical assistance
to other Federal Departments and Agencies, on the controversial,
precedent-setting technical aspects of nuclear/radiological emergency
response. Reviews and evaluates plans and procedures developed by those
agencies, identifies errors or inadequacies, and prepares recommendations
for addressing identified weaknesses. Provides technical guidance in the
administration of programs that are highly dependent on such resource
knowledge, such as the development of standards and guides for acceptable
levels of radioactive material allowed in the environment following an
accident. Applies an in-depth and broad knowledge of DHS/FEMA practices,
procedures, and precedents and uses a high level of professional judgment in
determining practicality, appropriateness and acceptability of program
guidelines. Determines if environmental measurements are statistically
consistent with radionuclide concentrations and doses estimated by models on
the basis of available data. Interprets data for generation of protective
action recommendations, development of messages for the public, and
implementation of protective actions. Prepares technical reports, documents,
and notes on the basis of original work for publication. Conducts studies on
complex nuclear/radiological preparedness and response issues, both
scientific and policy oriented, for policymakers. Prepares technical
testimony for presentation to Congressional committees or hearing boards by
Agency officials. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP):
Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local
commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection
priority. To apply as a displaced candidate, applicant must submit a copy of
the Reduction in Force (RIF) or separation notice, a copy of their latest SF
50, a copy of their last performance appraisal, and must address all
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) for this employment opportunity.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals
eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more
disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those
eligible under the Veteran`s Readjustment Act; and, those eligible under the
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these
individuals otherwise meet the description of "Who May Apply." REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision
on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification
requirements as contained in the OPM's Qualification Operating Manual. These
are available on line at www.opm.gov. The manual states that one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal
service is required. Specialized experience is experience which is in or
directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which
has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position. Applicants
meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement
factor stated in this Employment Opportunity will be rated and ranked on the
following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA`s). Applicants must submit a
separate written statement addressing any selective placement factor and
each KSA. Failure to address the selective placement factor and each KSA
separately will result in the applicant receiving no further consideration.
Basic Requirements: 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
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.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: NONE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs):
1.Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of radiation
protection and radiological environmental monitoring. 2. Knowledge of
Federal regulations, executive orders, presidential decision directives,
rules, policies,, plans and standards, as they are applicable to
nuclear/radiological emergencies. 3. Ability to communicate effectively
orally and in writing. 4. Knowledge of and experience in the evaluation of
nuclear/radiological emergency preparedness exercises at the Federal, State,
Tribal and/or local levels of government. 5. Knowledge of Federal, State,
and local organizations as they relate to nuclear radiological emergency
preparedness and response activities. HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY The Agency
is experiencing delays in mail delivery. Therefore, the following options
are provided for your convenience when applying for this position. In all
cases the application package must be complete. THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS IN
WHICH YOU MAY APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS: E-Mail - FEMA-HIRE-ME@dhs.gov
<mailto:FEMA-HIRE-ME@dhs.gov>. Complete email packages must be received by
the closing date of the announcement. Please list the job opportunity
announcement number in the subject line.
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