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Health Physicist
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office
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Summary
This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project:
This position is covered by the NNSA Demonstration Project. The NN-03 pay band is equivalent to GS-12/13 and NN-04 pay band is equivalent to GS-14/15. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
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Summary
This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project:
This position is covered by the NNSA Demonstration Project. The NN-03 pay band is equivalent to GS-12/13 and NN-04 pay band is equivalent to GS-14/15. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/30/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 30, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pittsburgh, PA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $92,543 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade
NN 3 - 4
Promotion potential 4
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Q Access Authorization Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-NRLFO-18-13007299-DH Control number 877545500
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. ; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL); This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Duties
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The duties listed reflect the full performance level of the Health Physicist, NN-1306-04 position; the NN-03 position is developmental, with the goal of progressing toward performing these duties.
As a Health Physicist, you will:
Serves as a Health Physicist in the Office of the Assistant Manager for Operations-Pittsburgh, Environmental, Safety and Health Project Office, at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, a government owned, contractor operated naval nuclear propulsion research and development laboratory within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), a joint program of the Department of the Navy and the Department of Energy (DOE).
Oversees decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations at radiological facilities, including development and implementation of improved cost performance metrics, accountability measures, and process improvements.
Provides oversight of all radiological controls activities, radioactive waste processing and disposal operations, radiation health programs, and laboratory wide emergency planning, preparedness, and incident response capability.
Plans, executes, and evaluates programs involving radiological controls and radiation health of Federal employees, including radiological controls training, qualification of radiation workers, emergency planning and preparedness, and serving as a DOE accident investigator when required.
Oversees the contractors radiological controls and radiation health program and represents the Naval Reactors Program in routine and nonroutine interactions with Federal, state, and local regulators, including technical presentations explaining Naval Reactors (NR) Program policies and operations.
Serves in a dual role capacity in a DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) position and is utilized on a permanent, non-reimbursable basis by the Department of the Navy to perform additional duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
NN-03 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NN-02 (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience which demonstrates the following:
Overseeing radiological decontamination and decommissioning operations for radiological or nuclear facilities to ensure compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Administering, evaluating, or monitoring radiation protection programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and the environment from radiological exposure hazards.
Conducting technical reviews, audits, inspections, or assessments of contractors or organizational radiological control activities to determine compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, or regulatory personnel to support safe execution of radiological operations and compliance initiatives
NN-04 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NN-03 (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience which demonstrates the following:
Administering radiological decontamination and decommissioning operations for radiological facilities and areas to ensure compliance with federal regulations, safety standards, and project cost and schedule requirements.
Conducting critical technical reviews, audits, inspections, or assessments of contractor radiological control and decontamination and decommissioning activities to verify compliance with applicable regulations, contract requirements, and site radiological control procedures.
Preparing technical reports, assessments, final status survey documentation, and briefing materials that summarize radiological decontamination and decommissioning progress, contractor performance, and radiological risk posture for senior-level managers and decision makers.
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and oversight organizations to integrate radiological controls into project planning and execution, supporting the safe and compliant completion of radiological projects and milestones.
Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section of the job announcement.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: IOR: Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Applicants must meet the Basic Requirement for the Health Physicist 1306 Series:
A. 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.; or
B. Combination of education and experience: 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.
Positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
If this vacancy specifies particular educational requirements, please provide documentation to verify your educational claims. This can include unofficial transcripts or any report that lists the institution, courses titles, credit earned, and final grades. For additional information, please see experience.">How to fill out your education.
Additional information
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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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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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration. Veterans Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply under the DHA process.
Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
The competencies for the Health Physicist are:
Knowledge Assessment: The multiple-choice knowledge assessment includes a passing score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. This assessment is intended to measure your knowledge in areas relevant to the position, and your results will be used as part of the overall evaluation of your qualifications. You must meet or exceed the passing score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the passing score or fail to complete the assessment.
All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring office for consideration.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: View information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility on OPMs Career Transition Resources website. In order to be considered under the ICTAP/CTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.
If your resume is incomplete or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated ineligible or not qualified.
You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date (07/30/2026) of this announcement.
Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
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Required Documents
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RESUME: Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Be clear and specific in describing your job-related qualifications, as HR cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Include dates (month and year) and hours worked per week. For military or Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and/or rank/grade (e.g., Captain, E-5, GS-0301-9). Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (only submit if applicable):
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP) and CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(CTAP): Submit a copy of the following:
Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through reemployment priority list (RPL), etc.;
Latest performance appraisal including your rating; AND
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Agency; AND
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The application process is as follows:
Resume Requirements
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
Agency contact information
Diane Rohaley
Email diane.rohaley@unnpp.gov Address Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office
814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your status will be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. If you are determined qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
You may check your application status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic notifications when your application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS Account and editing the Notification Settings.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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RESUME: Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Be clear and specific in describing your job-related qualifications, as HR cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Include dates (month and year) and hours worked per week. For military or Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and/or rank/grade (e.g., Captain, E-5, GS-0301-9). Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (only submit if applicable):
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP) and CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(CTAP): Submit a copy of the following:
Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through reemployment priority list (RPL), etc.;
Latest performance appraisal including your rating; AND
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Agency; AND
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
All documents, including transcripts, must be in English.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The application process is as follows:
Resume Requirements
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
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Agency contact information
Diane Rohaley
Email diane.rohaley@unnpp.gov Address Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office
814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your status will be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. If you are determined qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
You may check your application status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic notifications when your application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS Account and editing the Notification Settings.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration!
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
National Nuclear Security Administration
Agency contact information
Diane Rohaley
Email diane.rohaley@unnpp.gov Address Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office
814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122
US
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Summary
This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project:
This position is covered by the NNSA Demonstration Project. The NN-03 pay band is equivalent to GS-12/13 and NN-04 pay band is equivalent to GS-14/15. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/30/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 30, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pittsburgh, PA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $92,543 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade
NN 3 - 4
Promotion potential 4
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Q Access Authorization Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-NRLFO-18-13007299-DH Control number 877545500
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