Health Physicist

US Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a health physics specialist to serve as a technical expert in radiation protection safety and risk assessment within the national HTRW CX. This permanent DHA position is located in Omaha, NE, with duties at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

A security clearance and DoD mission alignment are required, with diverse responsibilities across HTRW safety programs. Responsibilities include evaluating radiation safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in health physics, radiation protection safety, and radiation risk assessment for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) national Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Center of Expertise (CX).

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent serves as a technical expert in health physics, radiation protection safety, and radiation risk assessment for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) national Hazardous, Toxic a Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Center of Expertise(CX).

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Omaha, NE

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent serves as a technical expert in health physics, radiation protection safety, and radiation risk assessment for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) national Hazardous, Toxic a Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Center of Expertise(CX).

Other Conditions And Requirements

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a CP 12 Safety & Occupational Health Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Incentives may be authorized.