What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Protection Instrumentation Health Physicist 1 or 2 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
This position 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.
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 1: $96,600 - $158,000
This position is responsible for the assisting with the RP instrument program for fixed and portable alpha, beta, photon, neutron, and tritium radiation protection instrumentation. A Health Physicist 1 will participate in the development of technical basis documentation and procedures, operating parameters, and capabilities for radiation protection instrumentation. Program Health Physicists provide technical and professional guidance to the Radiation Protection Division and work with team members and customers on significant, unique, or complex issues with new and existing radiation protection instrumentation and measurement needs. This includes developing requirements for new instrument models to meet the needs
Health Physicist Level 2: $106,400 - $176,000
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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
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.
DOE O.426.2A: Requires a Bachelor's Degree, 2 years of job related experience, and 1 year of Nuclear experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position 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.
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.
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 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.
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 1: $96,600 - $158,000
This position is responsible for the assisting with the RP instrument program for fixed and portable alpha, beta, photon, neutron, and tritium radiation protection instrumentation. A Health Physicist 1 will participate in the development of technical basis documentation and procedures, operating parameters, and capabilities for radiation protection instrumentation. Program Health Physicists provide technical and professional guidance to the Radiation Protection Division and work with team members and customers on significant, unique, or complex issues with new and existing radiation protection instrumentation and measurement needs. This includes developing requirements for new instrument models to meet the needs
Health Physicist Level 2: $106,400 - $176,000
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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Entry-level knowledge of health physics concepts and practices, including the used and physics of radiation detection.
- Entry-level knowledge of 10CFR835 and ANSI guidelines regarding radiation monitoring instrumentation.
- Entry -level experience providing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of applied engineering and scientific principles.
- Entry-level experience and 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.
- Entry -level knowledge of and familiarity with radiation worker principles and practices.
- Entry -level experience evaluating alternatives and developing experimental or design plans.
- Entry -level 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.
- Entry -level experience and demonstrated ability to work independently and as team member with minimal supervision.
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Demonstrated knowledge of health physics concepts and practices, including the used and physics of radiation detection.
- Demonstrated experience with 10CFR835 and ANSI guidelines regarding radiation monitoring instrumentation.
- Demonstrated experience developing technical documents, calibration procedures, and Quality Assurance Program.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated experience developing technical basis and performance documents on RP instrument capabilities.
- Demonstrated skills to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non- technical personnel.
- Demonstrated 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.
DOE O.426.2A: Requires a Bachelor's Degree, 2 years of job related experience, and 1 year of Nuclear experience.
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
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position 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:
- 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.
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.
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.
Salary : $96,600 - $158,000