Health Physicist Level 2 or Level 3
- Req. Number: IRC143321
- Organization : RPFS
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 2/Health Physicist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Health Physicist Level 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)
Utilize your radiation protection (RP) skills to do something that matters! Los Alamos National Laboratory-one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world-is looking for and experienced radiation protection professional to support Linear Accelerator Operations at the LANSCE facility. This is a unique opportunity with greate growth potential to support national and global security. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating research, training and monitoring programs to protect Laboratory personnel from radiation hazards while ensuring that radiation protection policies and procedures are incorporated into Laboratory activities. You will ensure compliance with industry standards pertaining to radiation protection and lead projects with medium complexity, and/or scope, with minimal direct supervision. As an HP2 you will also research, develop and implement technical basis documents, policies and procedures in such technical areas as: inspection standards, safe-work methods, decontamination procedures, and radiological emergency procedures. Providing technical guidance in functional areas to customers and to less-experienced health physicists and radiation protection technicians will also be within your scope of responsibility. Examples of guidance include: reviewing and approving proposed work and design documents; planning moderate-to-high hazard radiological work and specifying work controls.
Health Physicist Level 3 ($117,200 - $195,400)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Health Physicist 3 will be required to provide advanced technical support, technical assistance and guidance on large-scope and/or complex radiological control problems, recommending and assuring implementation of corrective actions (including changes in the work environment) when necessary. You will act as lead or technical advisor on large complex projects related to radiation protection, such as projects which may have significance for the radiation protection program and/or Lab operability and goals. You may conduct radiation protection research in specialty areas and develop reports to ensure and maintain the excellence of the Laboratory's radiation protection program, potentially including the development and application of cutting edge technologies to enhance the Laboratory's radiation protection practice and performance and, where appropriate, to benefit industry or the field of health physics. As a Level 3, you might also participate in the development of national or international standards for radiation protection and provide advanced technical guidance in functional area to radiation protection division, ALDESHQSS directorate and/or Laboratory management.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Health Physicist Level 2:
Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist Level 3:
In addition to needing knowledge and experience in the requirements above, the Level 3 Health Physicist will need:
Health Physicist Level 2 Education Required: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Health Physicist Level 3 Education Required: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable. Professional certification is desired.
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reading vision, ability to speak, ability to discriminate high-pitched sounds, ability to smell, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, bending, use of both hands, arms and legs, lifting 20-30 pounds.
Work Environment: Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, work near sources of ionizing radiation, , headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, hearing protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Some domestic/foreign travel may be required.
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe 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.
Note to Applicants: Include a cover letter addressing how your academics and experience make you the correct candidate for this position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
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.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 2/Health Physicist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Health Physicist Level 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)
Utilize your radiation protection (RP) skills to do something that matters! Los Alamos National Laboratory-one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world-is looking for and experienced radiation protection professional to support Linear Accelerator Operations at the LANSCE facility. This is a unique opportunity with greate growth potential to support national and global security. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating research, training and monitoring programs to protect Laboratory personnel from radiation hazards while ensuring that radiation protection policies and procedures are incorporated into Laboratory activities. You will ensure compliance with industry standards pertaining to radiation protection and lead projects with medium complexity, and/or scope, with minimal direct supervision. As an HP2 you will also research, develop and implement technical basis documents, policies and procedures in such technical areas as: inspection standards, safe-work methods, decontamination procedures, and radiological emergency procedures. Providing technical guidance in functional areas to customers and to less-experienced health physicists and radiation protection technicians will also be within your scope of responsibility. Examples of guidance include: reviewing and approving proposed work and design documents; planning moderate-to-high hazard radiological work and specifying work controls.
Health Physicist Level 3 ($117,200 - $195,400)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Health Physicist 3 will be required to provide advanced technical support, technical assistance and guidance on large-scope and/or complex radiological control problems, recommending and assuring implementation of corrective actions (including changes in the work environment) when necessary. You will act as lead or technical advisor on large complex projects related to radiation protection, such as projects which may have significance for the radiation protection program and/or Lab operability and goals. You may conduct radiation protection research in specialty areas and develop reports to ensure and maintain the excellence of the Laboratory's radiation protection program, potentially including the development and application of cutting edge technologies to enhance the Laboratory's radiation protection practice and performance and, where appropriate, to benefit industry or the field of health physics. As a Level 3, you might also participate in the development of national or international standards for radiation protection and provide advanced technical guidance in functional area to radiation protection division, ALDESHQSS directorate and/or Laboratory management.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Health Physicist Level 2:
- Demonstrated experience with a variety of radiological controls and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.
- Working knowledge of radiological safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Working knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting radiological safety/protection.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports.
- Demonstrated experience providing radiation protection support for high energy proton accelerator operations and associated experimental user programs.
Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist Level 3:
In addition to needing knowledge and experience in the requirements above, the Level 3 Health Physicist will need:
- Advanced experience with the development and implementation of programs to meet 10 CFR 835, 10 CFR 20, and 49 CFR requirements.
- Advanced experience managing diverse radiation safety issues.
- Advanced experience with radiological controls and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.
Health Physicist Level 2 Education Required: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Health Physicist Level 3 Education Required: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable. Professional certification is desired.
Desired Qualifications:
- Certification as a Health Physicist is desireable.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reading vision, ability to speak, ability to discriminate high-pitched sounds, ability to smell, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, bending, use of both hands, arms and legs, lifting 20-30 pounds.
Work Environment: Domestic/foreign travel, operation of motor vehicles, work near sources of ionizing radiation, , headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, hearing protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Some domestic/foreign travel may be required.
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe 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.
Note to Applicants: Include a cover letter addressing how your academics and experience make you the correct candidate for this position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
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.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
