U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander in Chief Logo
Position Title
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Agency
U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander in Chief
Announcement Number
ST-10483907-19-PJJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 3, 2019 to Friday, May 1, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

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
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3. Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service employee in the Command/UIC listed in the 'This job is open to' section at the top of the job opportunity announcement?
 
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will show the UIC number in block 41 (e.g. "UIC:XXXXX)
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.

It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
 
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09. 

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or
non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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Conditions of Employment
1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1311-09, Physical Science Technician. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1311-10, Physical Science Technician.

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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Assess nuclear reactor refueling and nuclear propulsion plant repair operations for compliance with technical work documents. (limit characters)
4. Assess radioactivity control related plans and procedures to verify radiological controls are adequate. (limit characters)
5. Assess the effects of the nuclear environment on equipment, systems, materials, and personnel to develop new or improved radiological control techniques. (limit characters)
6. Evaluate exposure data, surveys, and work practices or procedures to assess the radiological impact on personnel during work operations. (limit characters)
7. Evaluate information and execute corrective actions to minimize radiation exposure or prevent the spread of radioactivity. (limit characters)
8. Make recommendations to senior leaders who are determining program policies. (limit characters)
9. Recommend changes to work plans or trades procedures to improve radiological control, correct deficiencies, increase efficiency, minimize exposure to radiation, and prevent incidents. (limit characters)
10. Recommend changes to work processes or procedures to adhere to radiological control requirements during nuclear operations. (limit characters)
11. Determine causes and ways to prevent recurring accidents from happening for a safe working environment. (limit characters)
12. Develop and implement solutions to resolve unprecedented radiological problems. (limit characters)
13. Identify potential problems and suggest solutions to assist management or leadership. (limit characters)
14. Identify radiological control deficiencies to recommend ways to prevent reoccurrence. (limit characters)
15. Investigate deficiencies or occurrences which were not fully resolved by lower level technicians to determine causes and ways to prevent recurrence. (limit characters)
16. Confer with personnel to discuss corrective actions. (limit characters)
17. Orally communicate with staff members, supervisors, and managers to advise on program status and problems that require resolutions. (limit characters)
18. Speak with diverse audiences to resolve difficult or controversial issues. (limit characters)
19. Talk with internal and external customers to resolve problems or discrepancies. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)