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PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

U.S. Pacific Fleet · Department of the Navy

Physical Science Technician

Salary
$44,233–$61,087/year
Grade
4–5
Work location
Telework eligible · Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Apply by
Oct 14, 2026
Category
Physical Science Technician

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Summary

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING DIVISION - CODE 105.3 of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. Salary Ranges: GS-4: $44,233 - $55,639 GS-5: $48,328 - $61,087

Duties

You will identify deviations from normal or anticipated radiation levels to determine if the deviations are transient, instrument is defective, shielding has moved or equipment or area has higher than expected radiation levels.

You will monitor requirements for controlling radiation in storage, decontamination, and control points of activity.

You will perform and interpret air, water and surface radiation surveys.

You will maintain surveillance over contaminated tool, equipment and storage areas.

You will detect obvious radiation deficiencies, post areas, and ensure protective gear is used.

Education

Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: For the GS-05: Successful completion of four years of education above high school 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, or A combination of experience and post high school education that equates to one year of experience For the GS-04: Successful completion of at least two years of education above the high school that includes 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics, or A combination of experience and post high school education that equates to one year of experience

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ORAL COMMUNICATION PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES, AND PRACTICES PROBLEM SOLVING RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

About this listing

U.S. Pacific Fleet has 32 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. See all U.S. Pacific Fleet listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $44,233 to $61,087 a year. That covers GS-4 to GS-5 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 9 days, from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026. Among currently open Physical Science Technician postings, the typical advertised window is about 12 days. As of Oct 7, 2026, it closes in 7 days.

Who can apply: federal employees eligible for career transition programs, employees of the hiring agency, veterans and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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