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Job Opportunity in Health Physics
National Insitutes of Health
Office of Research
Services VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Announcement Number OR-96-002
OPENING DATE: 1/29/96
CLOSING DATE: 2/27/96
POSITION TITLE: Physical Science Technician (Dosimetry)
GS-1311-06/07
The program plans to make two (2) selections from this
vacancy announcement.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON
2/27/96, OR MAILED WITH A POSTMARK NO LATER THAN
2/27/96 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all Sources (Status
and Nonstatus) - If a list of eligible candidates is
requested from OPM, all nonstatus candidates who meet
the minimum requirements will be referred to OPM for
rating, ranking, and referral. All status candidates
who wish to be considered under both merit promotion
and competitive procedures must submit two (2) complete
applications. When only (1) application is received,
it will be considered under the merit promotion
procedures only.
LOCATION: Radiation Safety Branch (RSB), Division of
Safety (DS), Office of Research Services (ORS),
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS)
The positions are located on the main Bethesda,
Maryland campus of the NIH. The individuals hired must
have valid driver's licenses in order to drive between
the main NIH Bethesda campus and the six off-campus
facilities of the NIH. Travel out of the Baltimore-
Washington D.C. area may be required occasionally.
Duties: The incumbents of the position would be
assigned to work with one of the three sections within
RSB. The RSB provides essential field services,
including health physics consultation, surveillance,
investigation and various technical services to NIH
investigators. The incumbents would provide support in
many of the RSB's duties, including packaging outgoing
shipments of radioactive materials in accordance with
appropriate regulations, inspecting incoming shipments
of radioactive materials, handling radioactive waste,
calibrating counting equipment, and preparing and
analyzing samples for radioactivity. The incumbents
would conduct radiological surveys in a variety of
areas such as a research laboratory, patient room,
animal care facility, and radioactive waste areas. The
incumbents would access data from a computer database
system, and would create technical reports using the
information accessed and basic word processing.
The incumbents would also have further technical duties
depending on to which RSB section the incumbents are
assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the next lower
grade level. 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
candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of this
position.
OR
One full year of graduate education or an internship
that is directly related to the work of this position.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA'S)
Applicants are strongly encouraged to address the
following KSAs in order to receive full consideration.
The KSAs may be addressed on the supplemental KSA form
or on a separate sheet of paper. You should describe
your work accomplishments, responsibilities, and
training which demonstrate:
FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR THE GS-06 LEVEL
1. Knowledge of regulations, terminology, and safety
procedures involved with the use of radiation and
radioactive materials under a U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission license.
2. Ability to communicate with Health Physicists, NIH
researchers, and ancillary personnel in polite and
professional manner, exercising tact and
diplomacy.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and prepare technical
radiation protection reports using a computer for
word processing and data management.
FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL
1. Knowledge of regulations, terminology, and safety
procedures involved with the use of radiation and
radioactive materials under a U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission license.
2. Ability to communicate with Health Physicists, NIH
researchers, and ancillary personnel in polite and
professional manner, exercising tact and
diplomacy.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and prepare technical
radiation protection reports using a computer for
word processing and data management.
4. Ability to work independently after proper
training and direction.
HOW TO APPLY:
Although the Federal Government does not require a
standard application form, we do need certain
information to evaluate your qualifications and
determine if you meet the legal requirements for
Federal employment. If your resume or application does
not provide all the information requested in this
vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for
the job. (See Attachment A for required information.
You may also refer to OPM's flyer OF-510, Applying for
a Federal Job.)
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
1. A current copy of your resume, OF-612, SF-171, or
any other written format you choose.
2. A copy of your most recent final rating under your
appraisal system.
3. Responses to KSA's.
4. Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active
Duty (DD-214) if claiming a 5-point Veterans'
Preference or Application for 10-point Veterans'
Preference if claiming 10-point preference, and
the documentary proof needed to prove your claim.
5. Copy of most recent SF-50 (Notification of
Personnel Action) showing either your highest
grade achieved or competitive status for
reinstatement eligibility.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a
Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your
suitability for Federal employment, to authorize a
background investigation, and to certify the accuracy
of all the information in your application. If you
make a false statement in any part of your application,
you may not be hired, you may be removed after you
begin work, or you may be fined and jailed.
If you are a male over 18, you must have registered
with the Selective Service System (or have an
exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing,
promoting, or recommending their relatives.
Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have
their salaries or annuities reduced. All employees
must pay any valid delinquent debts or the agency may
garnish their salary.
Veterans's Preference in Hiring: If you served on
active duty in the U.S. military and you were separated
under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for a
Veterans' Preference. To receive preference if your
service began after October 15, 1976, you must have a
Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, or a service-
connected disability. For further details, call either
(1) OPM at 912-757-3000 and select "Information on
Federal Employment", and then "Special Appointing
Authorities for Veterans", (2) dial the OPM electronic
bulletin board at 912-757-3100, or (3) telephone the
contact person listed in this announcement.
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
The National Institutes of Health
ORS Personnel Management Branch
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 3B03
31 Center Drive MSC 2118
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2118
A copy of the position description and the KSA forms
may be obtained by calling Carrie Anderson on 301-402-1528.
Applications must be postmarked no later than 2-27-96
in order to receive consideration.
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