Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Health Physicist 1 or 2
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Los Alamos National Laboratory . What You Will Do
These positions will be filled at either the Health Physicist 1 or 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. The LANL Radiation Protection Program is looking for Health Physicists to join in providing radiation protection support to LANL\'s nuclear security, environmental monitoring, and research missions. Opportunities exist in programs supporting External Dosimetry, Radiation Instrumentation and Calibration, Training, and Technical and Regulatory Compliance. As part of the LANL Radiation Protection Program, you will have the chance to: Develop protocols, train personnel, and perform inspections and assessments as part of Radiation Protection Programs. Collaborate closely with program members, management, and various stakeholders to develop processes, create training materials, and ensure high standards for safety and compliance. The LANL Radiation Protection Program supports a broad range of activities in support of the Laboratory\'s nuclear security, environmental monitoring, and research missions. The Radiation Protection Programs group has responsibilities for developing procedures, training personnel, inspections and assessments of radiation protection program implementation, and managing radioactive sealed sources and radiation generating devices. Health Physicists in these programs interact with program members, management, and customers to assist with implementation of the programs, provide technical expertise, develop processes and procedures, training, and programmatic assessments. Health Physicist Levels and Compensation
Health Physicist 1, $94,500 - $154,600 You will work with the Program to provide quality, defensible dosimetry services to the Laboratory. Your responsibilities will include review of dosimetry results, investigating and resolving anomalous results, conducting studies and preparing reports on technical issues, developing procedures and technical basis documents, and taking an active role in development and implementation of program improvements. Health Physicist 2, $104,100 - $172,200 In addition to what is outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the program and assisting with professional development of the External Dosimetry program; taking the lead in developing and implementing improvement initiatives; and managing resources and scheduling; collaborating with RP personnel and customers to resolve technical issues. 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. Perform shielding, dose, and ALARA cost-benefit analyses using radiation transport codes and/or other methods. Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Ability to obtain a Q clearance. For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their qualifications for the position and how their expertise fulfills the key requirements. Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist 2
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires: 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. Working knowledge of health physics. Demonstrated experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection. Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel. Skill in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports. Training/Certifications
Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., ABHP, NRRPT, and/or other relevant certifications). Education/Experience
Education/Experience at lower level:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Education/Experience at higher level:
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. DOE Order 426.2A:
Requires a High School Degree Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience with data management systems, SQL, Oracle server databases and creating SQL Queries. American Board of Health Physics Certification (CHP). Demonstrated experience working with applicable RP software (e.g. Monte Carlo or Deterministic Transport codes). Proficiency with CAD modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, SpaceClaim). Working knowledge of Operational Health Physics, especially related to plutonium or accelerator facilities. Essential Job Functions
(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to 6 feet. Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds. Work Environment
Must be physically able to work in demanding environments. 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, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their qualifications for the position and how their expertise fulfills the key 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. Note: This refined description removes unrelated sections and reformats the content to meet the required HTML structure and readability while preserving the original information.
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Join to apply for the
Health Physicist 1 or 2
role at
Los Alamos National Laboratory . What You Will Do
These positions will be filled at either the Health Physicist 1 or 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. The LANL Radiation Protection Program is looking for Health Physicists to join in providing radiation protection support to LANL\'s nuclear security, environmental monitoring, and research missions. Opportunities exist in programs supporting External Dosimetry, Radiation Instrumentation and Calibration, Training, and Technical and Regulatory Compliance. As part of the LANL Radiation Protection Program, you will have the chance to: Develop protocols, train personnel, and perform inspections and assessments as part of Radiation Protection Programs. Collaborate closely with program members, management, and various stakeholders to develop processes, create training materials, and ensure high standards for safety and compliance. The LANL Radiation Protection Program supports a broad range of activities in support of the Laboratory\'s nuclear security, environmental monitoring, and research missions. The Radiation Protection Programs group has responsibilities for developing procedures, training personnel, inspections and assessments of radiation protection program implementation, and managing radioactive sealed sources and radiation generating devices. Health Physicists in these programs interact with program members, management, and customers to assist with implementation of the programs, provide technical expertise, develop processes and procedures, training, and programmatic assessments. Health Physicist Levels and Compensation
Health Physicist 1, $94,500 - $154,600 You will work with the Program to provide quality, defensible dosimetry services to the Laboratory. Your responsibilities will include review of dosimetry results, investigating and resolving anomalous results, conducting studies and preparing reports on technical issues, developing procedures and technical basis documents, and taking an active role in development and implementation of program improvements. Health Physicist 2, $104,100 - $172,200 In addition to what is outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the program and assisting with professional development of the External Dosimetry program; taking the lead in developing and implementing improvement initiatives; and managing resources and scheduling; collaborating with RP personnel and customers to resolve technical issues. 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. Perform shielding, dose, and ALARA cost-benefit analyses using radiation transport codes and/or other methods. Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Ability to obtain a Q clearance. For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their qualifications for the position and how their expertise fulfills the key requirements. Additional Job Requirements for Health Physicist 2
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires: 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. Working knowledge of health physics. Demonstrated experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection. Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel. Skill in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports. Training/Certifications
Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., ABHP, NRRPT, and/or other relevant certifications). Education/Experience
Education/Experience at lower level:
Bachelor\'s Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Education/Experience at higher level:
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. DOE Order 426.2A:
Requires a High School Degree Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience with data management systems, SQL, Oracle server databases and creating SQL Queries. American Board of Health Physics Certification (CHP). Demonstrated experience working with applicable RP software (e.g. Monte Carlo or Deterministic Transport codes). Proficiency with CAD modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, SpaceClaim). Working knowledge of Operational Health Physics, especially related to plutonium or accelerator facilities. Essential Job Functions
(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to 6 feet. Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds. Work Environment
Must be physically able to work in demanding environments. 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, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their qualifications for the position and how their expertise fulfills the key 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. Note: This refined description removes unrelated sections and reformats the content to meet the required HTML structure and readability while preserving the original information.
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