Health Physicist (Open to Everyone)

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.  

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Broad and extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of health physics/radiological protection related to the licensing, inspection, and implementation of regulatory oversight pertaining to the National Materials Program to enable the safe and secure use of radioactive materials in medical, industrial, and academic applications for beneficial civilian purposes.

EXAMPLE: Describe your specific training, education and experience that demonstrates your knowledge of the principles, theory, and application of health physics sufficient to review associated plans, surveys, and reports; determine radiological and safety impacts of proposed decommissioning operations; and develop regulatory criteria, guidance, and technical positions.)

2. Knowledge of the principles and theories in the fields of health physics, including but not limited to radiation physics, radiation biology, internal and external dosimetry, radiation detection and measurement and/or medical health physics.

(EXAMPLE: Describe specific training, education, and experience that demonstrates an understanding of NRC rules and regulations, and regulatory programs related to radiation protection aspects in the licensing and inspection of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials.  Discuss how the work you have been engaged in, such as managing projects, reviewing regulatory programs, developing licensing actions or policy, implementing regulations, and preparing guidance or technical reports, or participation in working groups lead to your understanding of regulatory programs and application of NRC regulations involving radiation protection issues.  Include an indication as to the approximate number, type, and complexity of the projects in which you have been involved that are related to the above regulations and regulatory programs.

3. Ability to plan, coordinate and manage complex projects and perform independent evaluations and reviews of programs involving a number of technical disciplines.

(EXAMPLE:  Describe your specific training and experience that demonstrates your ability to: formulate project goals and objectives; perform independent reviews or  development of safety, programmatic and/or policy issues; develop statements of work and project task plans; develop project resource estimates; evaluate proposals; evaluate and report progress against established milestones taking corrective action as required; review deliverables/project reports; complete projects within approved schedules while meeting objectives, and provide guidance and direction to personnel of diverse technical backgrounds for projects of high technical difficulty and complexity. Describe your experience in performing special, time-sensitive projects which resulted in high quality products.)

4. Ability to clearly communicate complex technical analyses, issues, and recommendations, both orally and in writing. 

(EXAMPLE:  Describe your specific training and experience that demonstrates your ability to: prepare safety and environmental evaluations, technical reports, and presentations; lead complex technical discussions; develop concise, balanced, and well-founded recommendations based on complex and diverse opinions and facts; establish effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and government and industry officials; and develop and implement successful approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.  Provide specific accomplishments, recognition and examples of work assignments which required you to present, coordinate, and resolve issues with representatives of Federal agencies, private industry, States, academia, elected officials, media, and members of the public.)

Specialized experience is defined as: experience applying the principles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and NRC regulations and guidance related to the medical use of byproduct material.