Health Physicist 1 or 2

About the role

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. This position will be filled at either the Job Title Lower/Higher level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Investigating radiation hazards in the full range of RP assignments
• Aiding in developing and implementing metrics to measure the effectiveness of the operational RP Program
• Aiding in developing, implementing and evaluating administrative and engineering controls to protect Laboratory personnel from radiological hazards
• Aiding in developing and implementing monitoring programs to measure the buildup of radioactive materials in the workplace
• Maintaining the integrity of radiological engineering controls
• Ensuring the incorporation of RP concepts and policies into Laboratory designs to protect workers, the public and the environment

Qualifications

• Entry level knowledge of Health Physics principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Ability to interpret LANL and industry regulation guidance to determine LANL or facility compliance with regulations
• Under general supervision, provide radiological safety-related support to programmatic and facilities missions and milestones
• Under general supervision, act as a technical SME for operational health physics programs, e.g. air monitoring, radiological engineering controls; metrics, etc.
• Entry-level experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies
• Entry-level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection
• Entry-level skills to conceptualize and communicate fundamental elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Entry-level skills in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports

Skills

• Working knowledge of Health Physics principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Working knowledge of operational Health Physics including contamination control, external exposure control, airborne radioactivity monitoring
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At least one year working in a Nuclear Facility
• Active Q clearance

Benefits

Details about benefits are not provided in the given job posting.

Pay

The starting salary range for Health Physicist 1 is $96,600 - $158,000, and for Health Physicist 2 is $106,400 - $176,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is for SHIFT work. This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.