Implement the day-to-day programmatic aspects of the ARS Radiation Safety Program at various project and work sites. May serve as assistant Radiation Safety Officer on one or more radioactive materials licenses. Provide health physics support to project planning and work control teams. Perform ALARA Reviews. Generate Radiological Work Permits for projects. Review available radiological data and determine appropriate protective measures. Develop procedures and technical basis documents. Research and develop solutions to complex technical problems. Develop and administer radiation safety training to employees and clients. Provide technical support for specialty radiological instrumentation. Develop survey and release plans for disposition of materials. May include supervisory responsibilities for Health Physics Technicians and support personnel assigned to projects. Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned. May provide safety and health support for projects, including industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling.
Required Skills
MINIMUM SKILLS:
Demonstrated ability for the following:
- Follow procedures, work packages, and/or protocols.
- Knowledge of federal and agreement state radiation protection regulations, standards, and guides.
- Knowledge of Department of Energy regulations, orders, and guides.
- Ability to work independently and develop solutions to complex problems.
- Oversee and guide radiological support and radiological workers.
- Write procedures and other technical work documents.
- Effectively communicate (written/verbal) with field, project management, and client representatives is essential.
- Manipulate computer spreadsheets and/or databases for purpose of data reduction, presentation, and review.
- Review and qualify HP and radiochemical data results and calculations (surveys, air monitoring, etc.)
- Explain data results to non-HP personnel.
- Use standard office and radiation safety computing software.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- S. Degree in science, health physics, or engineering is preferred.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 10 + years experience in applied health physics or applicable training. Experience requirements may be satisfied by an A.S. or B.S. degree in a related field. Education may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
- Experience with laboratory type radiological instrumentation, including gamma spectroscopy and liquid scintillation counting desired.
- Experience designing and performing MARSSIM surveys.
- Experience with developing and implementing radiation safety requirements during facility decontamination and decommissioning.
- Experience with environmental radiation protection including air monitoring, risk assessment, and dose calculations.
- Experience developing and providing radiation safety programs.
- Working knowledge of industrial hygiene instrumentation, monitoring, and sampling techniques.
- Ability to wear standard personnel protective equipment.
- Medically qualified to wear a full face respirator.
- Able to lift 30 lbs, and able to climb ladders.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- OSHA HAZWOPER Certification – As required per project assignment
- 40 hour Radiation Safety Officer – As required per project assignment
- Certification by American Board of Health Physics desirable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Business travel is expected to be greater than 50% on average.
- Travel expenses (lodging and per diem) will be reimbursed at GSA rates.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to obtain a DOE “L” or “Q” Clearance is required.