Physical Science Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Camp Lejeune seeks a candidate to assist in maintaining master inventory records for sealed radioactive sources and radiation detection equipment. The work involves RAM security checks and QC record reviews for imaging modalities.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a Master’s degree or 2 years of graduate study in Medical Physics or Radiological Sciences.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including: maintaining master inventory records for sealed radioactive sources and radiation detection equipment.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for the position as long as the computed percentage is at least 100%.
• Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Medical Physics or Radiological Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining master inventory records for sealed radioactive sources and radiation detection equipment.
• Perform physical checks of Radiation Material (RAM) security to verify correct signage.
• Assist in performing a first-level check of Quality Control (QC) records for imaging modalities.

Education

Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education in Medical Physics or Radiological Sciences

Job description

About the Position

This position is located Camp Lejeune

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) assisting maintaining the master inventory records for all sealed radioactive sources and radiation detection equipment; 2) performing physical checks of Radioactive Material (RAM) security to verify correct radiation signage; 3) assisting in performing a first-level check of Quality Control (QC) records for all imaging modalities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as Medical Physics or Radiological Sciences.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.