Health Physicist Level 1 or Health Physicist Level 2
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Location: Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Job Title Health Physicist Level 1 or Health Physicist Level 2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name 8F040A
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 1/Health Physicist 2 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.
Be part of something extraordinary! The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) has a need for a Health Physicist, supporting LANL programs and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) through the Radiation Protection Division. Reporting to the RP Field Support Manager, the operational HP is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LANL Radiation Protections program while supporting work execution.
Health Physicist Level 1 ($94,500 - $154,600)
You will be under general supervision, providing radiological safety-related technical support, technical assistance and guidance on basic radiological control problems, recommending corrective actions (including changes in the work environment) when necessary. Such support may include radiation monitoring and contamination control, performing basic personnel and facility radiation exposure measurements, performing radiation equipment testing, providing engineered controls, performing preliminary dose or shielding calculations, and performing radioactive materials and waste measurements. You will assist in the development and implementation of technical basis documents, policies, and procedures in such technical areas as inspection standards, safe-work methods, decontamination procedures, and radiological emergency procedures. You will conduct basic radiation protection research and develop reports to ensure and maintain the excellence of the Laboratory's radiation protection program; you may also develop and apply cutting edge technologies to enhance radiation protection practice and performance and, where appropriate, to benefit industry.
Health Physicist Level 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Health Physicist 2 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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
In addition to needing knowledge and experience in the requirements above, the Level 2 Health Physicist will need:
Education/Experience at Health Physicist Level 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. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable. Professional certification is desired.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 226.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
Desired Qualifications: Radiation Protection Subject Matter Expert (Internal candidates only - levels 1 and 2)
LANL experience regarding the Radiation Protection Policy and Procedures
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.
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, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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:
Additional Details
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 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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
Email jhamilton@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Job Title Health Physicist Level 1 or Health Physicist Level 2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name 8F040A
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Health Physicist 1/Health Physicist 2 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.
Be part of something extraordinary! The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) has a need for a Health Physicist, supporting LANL programs and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) through the Radiation Protection Division. Reporting to the RP Field Support Manager, the operational HP is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LANL Radiation Protections program while supporting work execution.
Health Physicist Level 1 ($94,500 - $154,600)
You will be under general supervision, providing radiological safety-related technical support, technical assistance and guidance on basic radiological control problems, recommending corrective actions (including changes in the work environment) when necessary. Such support may include radiation monitoring and contamination control, performing basic personnel and facility radiation exposure measurements, performing radiation equipment testing, providing engineered controls, performing preliminary dose or shielding calculations, and performing radioactive materials and waste measurements. You will assist in the development and implementation of technical basis documents, policies, and procedures in such technical areas as inspection standards, safe-work methods, decontamination procedures, and radiological emergency procedures. You will conduct basic radiation protection research and develop reports to ensure and maintain the excellence of the Laboratory's radiation protection program; you may also develop and apply cutting edge technologies to enhance radiation protection practice and performance and, where appropriate, to benefit industry.
Health Physicist Level 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Health Physicist 2 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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Entry-level knowledge of the technical principles, theories, concepts and techniques of health physics.
- Entry-level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
- Entry-level skill to conceptualize and communicate fundamental elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Entry-level skill in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-clearance
In addition to needing knowledge and experience in the requirements above, the Level 2 Health Physicist will need:
- Demonstrated experience performing radiological hazard analysis, recommending, and implementing radiological controls.
- Working knowledge of radiological safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
Education/Experience at Health Physicist Level 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. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable. Professional certification is desired.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 226.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
Desired Qualifications: Radiation Protection Subject Matter Expert (Internal candidates only - levels 1 and 2)
LANL experience regarding the Radiation Protection Policy and Procedures
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.
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, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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)
Additional Details
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 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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
Email jhamilton@lanl.gov
Work Telephone