Physical Science Technician

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent which includes: experience developing and implementing radiation safety policies and procedures for all Support Center radiation sources to minimize exposures; designing radiation monitoring and sampling plans and utilizes air samplers and flow proportional counting equipment for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiations; and instructing personnel in the operation of radiation sources and safe work practices, emergency procedures, harmful effects of radiation exposure, and related topics.

OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Masters of Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Compliance Inspection and Program Management
• Technical Competence
• Technical Documentation
• Technology Application
• Trouble Shooting

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08) or equivalent.