Physicist (Diagnostic MRI)
Company
Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health
Location
Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Radiology Department is currently seeking an exceptionally talented Physicist to add to their team. The incumbent in this position will serve as a magnetic resonance imaging physicist and senior technical expert. If you are an outstanding leader and ready to work for a dynamic facility with a powerful mission, please consider joining the National Institutes of Health today!
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts.
- At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibility: Telework.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. See the "additional information" section of this announcement for details.
- If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
- Position is designated as an "non-emergency/teleworker" position. See definition of this designation in the Additional Information Section of this announcement.
Qualifications
A. Completion of a degree in physics or a related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. Coursework included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.
OR
B. Completion of a combination of education and experience that included completion of courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Coursework included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.
Additional Qualifications for the GS-13 level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: overseeing the support and maintenance of magnetic resonance imaging equipment; detecting and correcting malfunctions in imaging equipment; collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and technologists regarding instrumentation, processing, and exposure related aspects of imaging equipment; making recommendations on equipment and equipment software to meet departmental needs; and performing statistical analyses of quality control procedures results and generating report of the results.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12434755
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
Additional information
- A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
- A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/forms450.
- The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable crouching, bending, standing, stooping, stretching, or walking such as in performing regular and recurring medical activities, inspections, or to observe healthcare operations in treatment facilities.
- The incumbent must follow procedures designed to minimize the risk to self and co-workers associated with high static magnetic field strengths and adhere to MR safety regulations.
- PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
- The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
- The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
- Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
Date Posted
07/11/2024
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