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FEMA Health Physicist GS-13 announcement
Colleagues ?
FEMA has posted three (3) HP positions stationed in DC, If you or your associates are interested contact FEMA directly
Jim Hardeman
Jim_Hardeman@dnr.state.ga.us
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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 guidan
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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, f
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policymakers. Prepares technical testimony for presentation to Co
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. 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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