Health Physics Manufacturing Manager 1

About the role

RP-TA55 has a need for a Health Physics Manufacturer Manager 1 (MM1) professional to support programmatic, maintenance, and construction activities by implementing radiation protection compliance at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Technical Area (TA) 55. Reporting to a Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3), the MM1 will be the lead supervisor and assist the first-line manager in the oversight and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program (PPP) by supporting work execution and coordinating Radiological Control Technician (RCT) resources. The MM1 will work closely with programmatic, maintenance, and construction personnel to ensure appropriate radiological controls are in place for the safe execution of work. In addition, the MM1 will provide guidance and mentoring to assigned RCTs, respond to radiological incidents, and ensure work documents and permits are ready and available for work.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision and assist the first-line manager in the oversight and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program (PPP)
• Support work execution and coordinate Radiological Control Technician (RCT) resources
• Work closely with programmatic, maintenance, and construction personnel to ensure appropriate radiological controls are in place
• Provide guidance and mentoring to assigned RCTs
• Respond to radiological incidents
• Ensure work documents and permits are ready and available for work

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with Radiological Protection Program management and implementation in a high hazard work environment
• Knowledgeable of and experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work to ensure radiological controls are correctly applied, including high hazard work
• Experience providing technical direction and supervising multidisciplinary teams for radiation protection activities to ensure compliance with procedures and 10 CFR 835
• Knowledge of and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies
• Experience building a cohesive, high performing team; directing the daily work activity to meet deliverables; and supervises the execution of work in alignment with the organization's vision, goals and commitments
• Experience fostering a culture that values continuous improvement and organizational learning that results in the prevention of events and provides the controls necessary to promote safe and secure work

Applicants must attach a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements.

Training/Certifications

• Ability to obtain DOE Radiological Control Technician Certification required via provided training

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupations
• DOE O.426.2A: Requires a High School Degree, 3 years nuclear experience [full-time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, vocational programs, etc.) may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the three years of nuclear experience]

Desired Qualifications

• TSQP qualified
• Extensive problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers
• Extensive knowledge and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies
• Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiation control procedures to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Working knowledge of actinide processing health physics
• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) Certification
• RWP authority
• Active Q clearance

Essential Job Functions

• Depth perception, binocular vision, reading vision
• Ability to speak and discriminate speech
• Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz)
• Standing, walking, use stairs, fixed ladders and ladders up to six feet
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds
• Ability to wear respiratory/protective equipment

Work Environment

Work at 7300-foot elevation in physically demanding environments near sources of ionizing radiation/contamination; indoors in radiological work areas.

Work Schedule

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.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Clearance

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.