Remote Science Writer Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

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GS-4: $45,885-$59,657
GS-5: $51,336-$66,731
GS-6: $57,226-$74,391
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• You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION (CODE 105.3) of the RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL OFFICE (CODE 105) located in KITTERY, ME.
• You will overhaul and refuel nuclear powered vessels, in a wide range of radiological control operations.
• You will assure adherence to radiological control requirements for assignments which involve numerous processes in several high skill level trades.
• You will serve as a major radiological control representative in "dry run" planning, practice, or "mock-up" sessions in preparation for major repairs and overhaul or refueling operations.
• You will take charge of response to radiation related emergencies and incidents until replaced by a senior radiological control supervisor or manager.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
GS-04: In addition to the Basic Requirements (see Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

• Experience assisting with applying standardized rules, procedures, methods, techniques, and operations that apply to radiological principles or health physics.
• Experience assisting with gathering, recording, and assembling pertinent data and report observations and findings to appropriate personnel.
• Experience reviewing radiological control practices and procedures.
• Experience implementing safety requirements.

GS-05: In addition to the Basic Requirements (see Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

• Experience assisting with applying standardized rules, procedures, methods, techniques, and operations that apply to radiological principles or health physics.
• Experience assisting with gathering, recording, and assembling pertinent data and report observations and findings to appropriate personnel.
• Experience preventing, controlling and investigating incidents.
• Experience assisting with documenting deficiencies in writing reports and assessments.

GS-06: In addition to the Basic Requirements (see Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

• Experience assisting with applying standardized rules, procedures, methods, techniques, and operations that apply to radiological principles or health physics.
• Experience assisting with utilizing radiation survey to implement radiation control requirements in assigned ship or shipyard area(s).
• Experience utilizing ship and shipyard layout (including location of safety and emergency equipment, drain water and sewage systems, harbor, contaminated equipment, and radiation sources) to plan ways to control possible incidents.
• Experience utilizing ventilation, detection, filtration, and containment material, equipment, and systems to assure adequacy of various standard containment and ventilation systems and procedures.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-technician-series-1311/
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
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above):
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy.
Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques, and precedents.
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Applicants may substitute the following level of education for the required specialized experience:
GS-06:
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 ONLY in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.
GS-05:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics.
GS-04:
Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.
IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
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.
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
Work involves performing work operations in lifts, on staging in ships, in dry-docks, and under adverse weather conditions which require significant attention to personnel safety. Work involves frequent, strenuous activities such as climbing vertical ladders, staging, or scaffolding in dry-docks and vessel areas; working in cramped quarters undergoing repair; and working in areas where footing may be insecure. Work requires long intervals of sitting and intense concentration for maintaining radiological controls. Lighter activities such as lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and crouching; and walking over rough areas also are performed.
Incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to, fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals.
Incumbent is responsible for following and enforcing all established safety rules and requirements, staying informed of all safety and health requirements pertinent to his/her work assignments, ensuring all applicable safety equipment is available for task assignment, and taking prompt corrective action to abate hazardous workplace conditions.
The incumbent must ensure that all requirements and guidance pertinent to the storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials are fully understood and followed by the workforce.
Overtime may be required to support the radiological controls department as needed. Work may require some travel.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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