Physical Science Technician

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$78K-$111K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

53% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: MD From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Physical Science Technician Bethesda, Maryland Summary About the Position: This position is located within Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Clinical Support, Department of Public Health Radiation Safety at Bethesda, Maryland. This position will be filled at the GS-10 or GS-11 grade level. If selected at the GS-10 level, noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level is authorized; pending time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the next higher/target level grade duties. Duties Assist with performing radiological surveillance and analysis to assess the effects of radiation sources to public health dose safety. Recommend or perform extensive training and presentations to advise researchers and senior level staff on matters that require in depth consideration and subject matter expertise regarding surveillance findings. Perform independent operation and extensive calculation involving advanced radiation detection and medical equipment (i.e. air-flow monitors, Geiger-Mueller and other gas-filled detectors, liquid scintillation counters, and multi-channel analyzers). Innovate and adapt new precedents, methods and techniques for which directly applicable safety standards and federal regulations are not published. Liaison with high level military and civilian radiation safety managers and other professionals at service, medical command, and Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. Survey medical, dental and veterinary x-ray equipment; the use and control of licensed radioactive materials; the use and control of medical laser systems; and the disposal of radioactive waste. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-11 level. Evaluation You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will

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