You will serve as a WATER PLANT OPERATOR in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, RADIOLOGICAL FACILITY, REFUELING COMPLEX of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision: Maintaining an accountability and storage system to ensure Radioactive Material (RAM) is properly packaged and handled during transfer/storage. Operating, inspecting, and maintaining Mixed Waste Accumulation and Satellite areas within the Controlled Industrial Facility (CIF) for final disposal to an outside contractor. Utilizing work processes performed in the radiological repair facility including waste separation, water solidification, and decontamination processes. Operating, initializing, and being able to download hand held electronic scanners. Regulating water volume and performing simple treatment processes such as aerating and softening water. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements or https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5400 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 decontaminate reactor plant components in accordance with MIL-STD-774 and local instructions.
You will account for, store, retrieve, and inventory all Radioactive Material (RAM) in Production Department custody that is not installed or being actively worked, which includes material store for future use or sent for disposal.
You will ensure the correct waste stream is properly identified, categorized, segregated, and packed accordingly to prepare the waste for disposal in accordance with established procedures.
You will serve as radioactive material escort for transfer of radioactive materials outside of radiological controlled areas.
You will prepare metal surfaces for painting and inspection by using hand and power wire steel brushes, sanders, grinders, or other various site preparation tooling.