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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will set-up, calibrate and operate mechanical/electronic/nucleonic equipment associated with Engineering and Weapons laboratories. You will instruct personnel in the proper operation of mechanical and electronic equipment found in the engineering laboratories. You will set-up, operate, and characterize radiation detection systems and handle radioactive sources and neutron generation equipment. You will design and direct the construction of, or personally fabricate test equipment, electronic and mechanical, for instructional purposes. You will function as an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Designing electronic and mechanical test devices in support of engineering operations, with experience in nuclear radiation physics; 2) Instructing personnel in the use of a neutron generator; and 3) Advising personnel in radiation safety. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Setting up, calibrating, and operating mechanical/electronic/nucleonic equipment {such as a neutron generator (2.5MeV or 4MeV)} in support of engineering operations; 2) Developing solutions to engineering design issues; and 3) Handling radioactive material in accordance with nuclear guidelines. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Physical Demands: Incumbent must pass a radiation health physical and maintain all health requirements and stay current in the TLD (Thermo-Luminescent Dosimetry) program and must meet all requirements of the Radiation Health program. Duties are performed while standing most of the time. Some lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds. Work Environment: Work is performed most in well lighted laboratories, classrooms or lecture halls. May be exposed to hazards, such as ionizing radiation, high voltage, low intensity laser light, steam, mild acids and bases and other chemicals. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, dust, dirt, unusual odors, humidity and occasionally uncomfortable temperatures. Accomplishment of assigned duties may require the incumbent to work other than normal duty hours. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.