Physicist jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated June 23, 2023.


As a HEALTH PHYSICIST at the GS-1306-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as Health Physicist, subject matter expert (SME) in the area of nuclear and radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, and advisor to the Supervisory Operations Officer and to the Commandant.
• Makes sound technical, scientific, and policy decisions governing the use and control of radiological sources. And, implements the DTRA Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and Services' laws and regulations.
• Administers and assures compliance with the provisions of all NRC licenses and radioactive material authorizations held by DTRA. Signs for and maintains the radiological inventory. Oversees the transportation of radioactive materials.
• Evaluates and inspects the planning, designing, and constructing of facilities for storage or use of radioactive material or radiation producing devices. Performs technical and administrative audits to ensure compliance with federal regulations and Department of Defense host installation requirements.
• Conducts workplace inspections, audits and evaluations on a routine and non-routine basis in accordance with regulatory guidance and recommends and implements corrective actions as required. Serves as Radiation Safety Officer for radioactive material associated with the 91B permit.
• This position has a direct impact on the health of DTRA, DOD, DOE, DOJ, DOS, EPA, and inter-agency personnel involved in DNWS radiological training, supported exercises, and/or NWIM tours.
• Works closely with the Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), DTRA/RD Site Radiation Safety Officer, DTRA/NE-DS leadership, and the DTRA RSO. This position has a direct impact on DTRA's NRC license, which affects the entire Agency's capability to handle radiological materials and train our DOD and inter-agency students.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: 10%; Overtime, compensatory time and/or emergency overtime may be required. May be recalled to duty 24-hrs a day during other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Tour of Duty: Other
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized if funds available and with authority approval
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on a situational basis.
• Must be able to acquire and retain Secret clearance eligibility. Position requires access to Restricted Data (RD)/Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI).
• Required to don personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid driver's license and passport.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 20% of duty time per year (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Must maintain necessary training to preserve proficiency in job related qualifications.
• Desired certificates: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists, Part I Certification Health Physicist (CHP) by American Board of Health Physics, and able to complete Part II within 12 months of assignment.
• Must be able to perform physical exertion, e.g., long periods of standing, and walking over rough, uneven terrain and rocky surfaces. May carry moderately heavy items such as field gear, computer components and similar items.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, w/in 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
  
  Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  The following documents are REQUIRED
  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  2. Transcripts

  • This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.

  3. Veteran's Documents

  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

  ICTAP eligibility.Submit (1) a copy of your agency specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form and (2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and (3) a copy of your most recent SF 50 or agency notification of personnel action showing your current position, grade level, and duty location. Separation personnel actions do not include a certificate/notice of expected separation.
  
  Military Spouse Preference(Non Comp) Submit (1) Marriage certificate and (2) a copy of your spouse's active Military Orders and (3) DD-214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (if Applicable) and (4) DD1300 - Report of Casualty (If applicable).
  
  Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
  

  • A written document from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certificate is signed. The certification must be on letterhead signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, unit commander or higher headquarters and include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge, character of service, and, if applicable, the date your terminal leave begins. This document is sometimes called a Statement of Service.

  PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
  https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation 11-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q==
  
  Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  
  You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  
  You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12378287.
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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  The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
  
  

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  Reasonable Accommodation Policy
  Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
  
  A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
  
  

  • When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
  • When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
  • When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).

  
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  • How to contact an agency

  
  Legal and regulatory guidance
  
  Financial Suitability
  
  Social Security number request
  
  Privacy Act
  
  Selective Service
  
  New employee probationary period
  
  Signature & False statements

  Agency contact information

  DTRA Servicing Team

  Phone

  614-692-0259

  Fax

  (215) 516-6068

  Email

  DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil

  Address

  Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
  MSC 6201
  FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
  US

  Next steps

  A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
  
  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
  
  REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
  
  NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
  
  This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens and Displaced employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) - ICTAP eligible, Veterans, and Military Spouses.