What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in radiation protection principles and practices at DOE facilities, responding to radiological incidents/emergencies, maintaining operational health physics requirements, radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control, and other operational health physics activities.
In-depth problem-solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers.
Demonstrated skills to conceptualize and effectively communicate major elements of radiological control procedures, RP programs, and other RP related topics verbally and written to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate or direct workplace surveillance, characterization, and remediation.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Must be able to wear respiratory protection.
Must have the ability to achieve and maintain status as a Laboratory-trained RCT. Training is provided by the program.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Training Staff Qualification Program (TSQP) qualification. Training is provided by the program.
In addition to the above a level three requires;
Extensive knowledge of the Laboratory's radiological safety policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting radiological safety/protection. Demonstrated significant knowledge of Rad Protection reporting systems.
Extensive knowledge and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
Advanced-level knowledge and experience with radiological controls and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.
High-level skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiation control procedures to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Experience generating concise and accurate reports and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports to peer and managers in the directorate.
Advanced-level problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers.
Education/Experience Health Physics Field Coordinator 2: Position requires Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Business, or related field and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience Health Physics Field Coordinator 3: Position requires Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Business, or related field and 8 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
NRRPT certification.
Experience providing formal coordination and direction of RCT efforts.
Thorough knowledge of the Laboratory's radiological safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports.
Possess Q Clearance.
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, respirator, headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, hearing protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.
Work Location: This position will be physically 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:
Please 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-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)
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.
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.
