Health Physicist
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Salary$75k – $192k
LocationAir Force Academy, Colorado, United States; Lackland AFB, Texas, United States; Patrick AFB, Florida, United States; Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, United States; Offutt AFB, Nebraska, United States; Randolph AFB, Texas, United States; Keesler AFB, Mississippi, United States; Arlington, Virginia, United States; Andrews AFB, Maryland, United States; Warren AFB, Wyoming, United States; Goodfellow AFB, Texas, United States; Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States; Hill AFB, Utah, United States; Dover AFB, Delaware, United States; Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan, United States; Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, United States; Edwards AFB, California, United States; Dahlgren, Virginia, United States; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States; McGuire AFB, New Jersey, United States; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States; Nellis AFB, Nevada, United States; Whiteman AFB, Missouri, United States; Cannon AFB, New Mexico, United States; Youngstown, Ohio, United States; El Segundo, California, United States; Laughlin AFB, Texas, United States; Peterson AFB, Colorado, United States; Shaw AFB, South Carolina, United States; Holloman AFB, New Mexico, United States; Tyndall AFB, Florida, United States; Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States; Vandenberg AFB, California, United States; Scott AFB, Illinois, United States; Fort Eustis, Virginia, United States; Langley AFB, Virginia, United States; Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States; March AFB, California, United States; Robins AFB, Georgia, United States; Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona, United States; Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States; Travis AFB, California, United States; Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, United States; Arnold AFB, Tennessee, United States; Maxwell AFB, Alabama, United States; MacDill AFB, Florida, United States; Malmstrom AFB, Montana, United States; Vance AFB, Oklahoma, United States; Altus AFB, Oklahoma, United States; Charleston, South Carolina, United States; Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, United States; Moody AFB, Georgia, United States; Eglin AFB, Florida, United States; Columbus AFB, Mississippi, United States; Niagara Falls, New York, United States; Grissom AFB, Indiana, United States; Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, United States; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, United States; Dobbins AFB, Georgia, United States; McChord AFB, Washington, United States; Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States; Fairchild AFB, Washington, United States; Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado, United States; Eielson AFB, Alaska, United States; Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, United States; Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida, United States; Dyess AFB, Texas, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, United States; Luke AFB, Arizona, United States; Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States; Homestead AFB, Florida, United States; Minot AFB, North Dakota, United States; Kelly AFB, Texas, United States; Alexandria, Virginia, United States; Fort Richardson, Alaska, United States; Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, United States; New Boston, New Hampshire, United States; Buckley AFB, Colorado, United States; Hickam AFB, Hawaii, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Experience1+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedDec 23, 2025 · 10mo ago
Verified live5d ago
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Summary
About the company
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below for IMPORTANT additional information.
Hiring process
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.
**BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
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Degree:** natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.
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Combination of education and experience --** courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described in paragraph A.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing environmental physical science, environmental engineering, or health physics duties; applying standard practices of related disciples as they relate to health physics or engineering functions.
GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes conducting reviews and ensures laboratory radiochemistry procedures are compliant with regulations and license requirements; developing and implementing laboratory training programs and conduct classes.
GS-13: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing scientific and technical expert in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological effects on response operations; collaborating projects and coordinating work with others; attending meetings and conferences and presenting technical papers.
GS-14: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing technical health physics expertise in all areas; supervising the licensing actions; reviewing and revising the existing policy guidance directives to ensure compliance applicable to federal radiation related regulations.
**GS-15:**Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing fundamental approaches and applying broad health physicist expertise to identify adverse health impacts; providing professional and expert technical direction and assessment in all areas of health physics.
To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and experience, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/health-physics-series-1306/
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
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Knowledge of health physics principles, practices, techniques and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training and advisory services. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices.
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Skill to integrate in an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include public health specialists, physical scientists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, regulators, and other governmental officials and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Communicate with a technical and lay community which may be either supportive or antagonistic.
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Knowledge and skill required to resolve environmental problems that require the investigation of radiation contamination or other questionable conditions. Ability to assist in identifying problems and provide necessary technical support to resolve issues. Must be capable of assisting with economic analysis to determine the feasibility of acquisitions and determine the most economical means of satisfying organizational and regulatory requirements.
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Knowledge and skill to accomplish environmental sampling for analysis and maintain contact with laboratory that is providing analytical services. Ability to interpret analytical results to determine proper disposal method.
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Ability to track radiation hazards, controls and evaluations in recognized Occupational and Environmental Health database.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How you will be evaluated
Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of “not qualified” or “insufficient information” and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
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Online Application - Questionnaire
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Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under “How To Apply”.
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Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
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Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran or Veteran’s Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a “certification” memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member’s military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
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Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
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Branch of Armed Forces
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Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
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Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
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Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
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Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
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Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
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Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
How to apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/22/2026.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12857811
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The “most recent” is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
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Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
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For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
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Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
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Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
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A complete Application Questionnaire
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Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
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Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Other information
For EHA Positions:
These positions are being filled under Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Defense Acquisition Workforce Positions and Health Care Occupations. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office Of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint individuals to select defense acquisition workforce positions, or ‘EHA Acquisition,’ pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and certain health care occupations, or ‘EHA Medical.’ Positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.
For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions:
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the “Highly Qualified” or “Best Qualified” Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
Legal
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Benefits
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS:** On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.