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Health Physicist 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Communication Skills, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Management, Database Administration, Dental Insurance, Environmental Impact, Health Physics, Laboratory, Nuclear Engineering, Operations Security (OPSEC), Oracle Database, Physical Science, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Requirements, Research Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, SolidWorks, Surveillance, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
12 days ago
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 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 O.426.2A: Requires a Bachelor's Degree, 2 years of job related experience, and 1 year of Nuclear experience.

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); and
  • Working knowledge of Operational Health Physics, especially related to plutonium or accelerator facilities

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.

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.

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