Radiation Protection Instrumentation Health Physicist
- Req. Number: IRC139522
- Organization : Radiation Protection Services - Programs (RP-SVS)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Mayo-Cullen, Alexandra Victoria
- Recruiter Email: amayo-cullen@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 2 or 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.
Come join the Radiation Instrument and Calibration (RIC) Team in the Radiation Protection Service Group (RP-SVS) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This Health Physicist position provides RP instrumentation technical advice and support, customer service, troubleshooting, type testing, and collaboration with the RP instrumentation manufacturers in the development or improvement of instrumentation. Our team supports the Radiation Protection Program by maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and developing radiation protection instrumentation.
Health Physicist Level 2: $104,100 - $172,200
This position will include supporting the testing, evaluating, maintenance, and calibrating processes for fixed and portable alpha, beta, photon, neutron and tritium radiation protection instrumentation. You will provide support for routine and special operations at the Central Health Physics Calibration Facility for x-ray, gamma, and neutron RP instruments. You will perform special calibrations using a variety of radiation sources along with evaluation of existing and proposed instrumentation. You will also participate in the development, evacuation, and implementation of new methods to improve radiation protection practices with regards to radiation protection instrumentation.
Health Physicist Level 3: $114,700 - $191,200
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Health Physicist 3 level will be responsible for the Radiation
Instrumentation and Calibration (RIC) Team's development and review of technical calibration procedures, and technical basis documents. As a level 3 HP, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of the RIC Team's Quality Assurance Program. You will develop technical basis and performance documents on RP instrument capabilities. You will develop solutions to complex problems requiring the frequent use of creativity, data analysis, and in-depth analysis of multivariable problems and situations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Education/Experience for Health Physicist 2: 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.
Education/Experience for Health Physicist 3: 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.
DOE Order 426.2: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree
Desired Qualifications:
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.
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.
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:
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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 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 or 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.
Come join the Radiation Instrument and Calibration (RIC) Team in the Radiation Protection Service Group (RP-SVS) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This Health Physicist position provides RP instrumentation technical advice and support, customer service, troubleshooting, type testing, and collaboration with the RP instrumentation manufacturers in the development or improvement of instrumentation. Our team supports the Radiation Protection Program by maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and developing radiation protection instrumentation.
Health Physicist Level 2: $104,100 - $172,200
This position will include supporting the testing, evaluating, maintenance, and calibrating processes for fixed and portable alpha, beta, photon, neutron and tritium radiation protection instrumentation. You will provide support for routine and special operations at the Central Health Physics Calibration Facility for x-ray, gamma, and neutron RP instruments. You will perform special calibrations using a variety of radiation sources along with evaluation of existing and proposed instrumentation. You will also participate in the development, evacuation, and implementation of new methods to improve radiation protection practices with regards to radiation protection instrumentation.
Health Physicist Level 3: $114,700 - $191,200
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Health Physicist 3 level will be responsible for the Radiation
Instrumentation and Calibration (RIC) Team's development and review of technical calibration procedures, and technical basis documents. As a level 3 HP, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of the RIC Team's Quality Assurance Program. You will develop technical basis and performance documents on RP instrument capabilities. You will develop solutions to complex problems requiring the frequent use of creativity, data analysis, and in-depth analysis of multivariable problems and situations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of health physics concepts and practices, including the used and physics of radiation detection.
- Familiar with 10CFR835 and ANSI guidelines regarding radiation monitoring instrumentation.
- Demonstrated experience providing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of applied engineering and scientific principles.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to exercise considerable latitude in shaping the course of small to medium projects by determining the objectives and approaches needed to successfully complete assignments.
- Working knowledge of and familiarity with radiation worker principles and practices.
- Experience evaluating alternatives and developing experimental or design plans.
- Demonstrated oral and written communications skills as evidenced by the ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Skilled in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports using personal computers and applications.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to work independently and as team member with minimal supervision.
Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Advanced knowledge of health physics concepts and practices, including the used and physics of radiation detection.
- Advanced experience with 10CFR835 and ANSI guidelines regarding radiation monitoring instrumentation.
- Advanced experience developing technical documents, calibration procedures, and Quality Assurance Program.
- Advanced experience developing resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Advanced experience developing technical basis and performance documents on RP instrument capabilities.
- Advanced skills to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non- technical personnel.
- Advanced skills in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports.
Education/Experience for Health Physicist 2: 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.
Education/Experience for Health Physicist 3: 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.
DOE Order 426.2: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the calibration, testing, selection, and use of radiation monitoring instruments.
- Experience with analog and digital electronic troubleshooting and repair at the component level.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and test the performance of newly developed radiation detection instrumentation.
- Experience with the handling and use of radioactive sources (sealed, electroplated, and thin-window).
- Demonstrated ability to develop, modify, and implement/ follow technical procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, security, quality, and customer service.
- Experience in using Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) radiation transport code.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience with coding languages (i.e. Python, C++, SQL, MatLab)
- Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline.
- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics.
- Knowledge of ANSI environmental testing programs for radiation monitoring instruments
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.
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.
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:
- For full consideration, please provide a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.
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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 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.
