Best of USAJobs May 17

USAJobs can be a great resource for those looking to enter public service for the first time or career public servants interested in finding new job opportunities. To help promote interest in the site and the thousands of jobs it has listed, GovLoop will highlight some of the more interesting opportunities available in a blog post each week. Welcome to the latest edition of our exciting federal employment opportunities roundup!

1. Health Physicist – Radiation Safety Officer

Are you an expert at ionizing radiation? If you answered yes, check out this job as a health physicist – radiation safety officer (RSO) in Buffalo, New York. You’ll work at the Radiology Department at the Western New York Healthcare System, making sure that the department’s medical imaging quality control is safe and sound. Your duties will include writing policies and procedures for safely using, surveying and disposing of radioactive materials. Click here to view this job.

2. HR Specialist (Benefits)

If benefits are your bag, glance at this gig in Helena, Montana. Working for the Army, you’ll provide technical, procedural and evaluative assistance for both Army and Air National Guard organizations. Besides employee benefits, you’ll also be involved with performance management and compensation. Given you’ll be responsible for others’ health, life and retirement benefits, this could be a rewarding position. Click here to view this job.

3. Computer Scientist

If your interests include outer space and IT, this role with the Navy’s U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) might be up your alley. You’ll be assigned to the Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, working in the component’s Software Engineering Branch, Systems Integration Division. Your efforts will feature determining, documenting and designing software to meet organizational standards for USFF’s Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) at Stennis. Additionally, coding, testing and sustaining quality cybersecurity software solutions will also be on your radar. Click here to view this job.

4. Mechanical Engineer

If you’re ready to let your mechanical expertise take flight, the Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) may be your next move. Working at the Army Depot in Corpus Christi, Texas, you’ll spend most of your time involved with helicopters. This hands-on gig includes repairing, modifying, retrofitting, testing and modernizing not only aircraft, but also components and engines that run them. You’ll also put your analytical skills to the test by gauging engineering needs and making related calculations for success. Click here to view this job.

5. Information Systems Auditor

 All government entities need information audits, and Congress is no exception. If you’ve ever wanted to work in the House without running for or joining a congressional office, this position in Washington, D.C. might fit the bill. This position’s duties include planning and performing audition objectives for the entire House. You’ll also ensure data integrity, system development lifecycles and information resource management for the entire lower chamber. Click here to view this job.

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