Health Physics Field Coordinator 2/3

Provide radiological safety-related technical support, technical assistance and guidance on basic radiological control problems, recommend corrective actions (including changes in the work environment), provide engineering controls, and perform dose or shielding calculations; Provides radiation protection support for complex radiological work, including workplace surveillance and analysis/interpretation of radiological data. 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.

What You Will Do



This position will be filled at either the HP Field Coordinator 2 or 3 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.

Radiation Protection Institutional Programs (RPP-PROG) is looking for qualified individuals to join their group at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The successful candidate will work within one of RPP-PROG's five different programs: Radiation Protection Training, Radiological Engineering (RE), Technical and Regulatory Program (TARP), Radiation Generating Device and Radioactive Sealed Source Program (RGD/RSS), and Pipelines and Hiring.

• RP Training - A program of dedicated Radiation Professionals that provide initial and continuing RCT training along with institution wide Rad Worker training
• RE - Provides computational assessments of the necessary engineered and administrative controls to implement new or changes to radiological operations at the institution
• TARP - Responsible for generating and maintaining all RP institutional procedures, selecting and maintaining all RP software, leading or assisting with all internal division assessments, and maintaining all RP records for LANL
• RGD/RSS - Maintains the DOE required databases of all accountable RSSs on site and all RGDs on site, submits required notifications to the DOE annually, and assists custodians in their responsibilities regarding their assigned RSSs or RGDs
• Pipelines and Hiring - A program working on recruiting, onboarding, and deploying Radiation Professionals to meet mission critical staffing needs

HP Field Coordinator 2: $106,400 - $176,000
As a Health Physic Field Coordinator (HPFC) 2 within RPP-PROG the successful candidate will apply standard health physics principles, theories, concepts and techniques to support laboratory needs and develop professional expertise, especially relating to the following tasks.

• Provide technical guidance to radiation protection technicians and other staff;
• Assist in the development and implementation of technical basis documents, training, policies, and procedures;
• Conduct basic radiation protection research; and
• Assist in ensuring all radiological protection work, materials, processes and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• Communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Interfaces with audit and assessment team members.
• Coordinates input of radiological work data in accordance with reporting processes.
• Provides technical direction for radiation protection activities of a work unit, or sub-unit, to ensure compliance with procedures and 10 CFR 835.
• Reviews radiation documentation and develops new techniques and/or procedures to increase efficiency.
• Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to radiation protection.
• Ensures all results, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• Sets scope, schedule and deliverables within the organization framework and provides day-to-day work place coordination.
• Assists with completing New Activity ALARA Reviews or special projects assigned by RP management.

HP Field Coordinator 3: $117,200 - $195,400
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, as a HP Field Coordinator 3 within RPP-PROG the successful candidate will apply standard health physics principles, theories, concepts and techniques to support laboratory needs and develop professional expertise, especially relating to the following tasks.

• Provide radiological safety-related technical support, technical assistance and guidance on basic radiological control problems, recommend corrective actions (including changes in the work environment), provide engineering controls, and perform dose or shielding calculations;
• Provides radiation protection support for complex radiological work, including workplace surveillance and analysis/interpretation of radiological data.
• Act as a lead person or technical advisor on small to medium projects related to radiation protection;
• Sets scope, schedule and deliverables within the organization framework and provides day-to-day work place coordination.
• Researches, assembles, and/or evaluates information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting radiation protection policies or programs; recommends sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Interfaces with audit and assessment team members and independently performs or is the functional lead for audits and assessments (e.g. management self-assessment).
• Independently completes New Activity ALARA Reviews or special projects assigned by RP management.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


HP Field Coordinator 2 - The successful candidate shall be able to meet the minimum job requirements listed below:

• 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 in at least one area of health physics (e.g. accelerators, reactors, actinides, dosimetry, instrumentation, etc.).
• Extensive experience with radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control, dosimetry, calibration of instrumentation and other health physics activities.
• In depth 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.

Additional Job Requirements for HP Field Coordinator 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Technical expertise with nuclear material radiation protection principles, practices and ability to implement those principles in at least one area of health physics (e.g. accelerators, reactors, actinides, dosimetry, instrumentation, etc.)
• Extensive experience with radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control, dosimetry, calibration of instrumentation and other health physics activities.
• Advanced-level problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers.
• Advanced-level knowledge and experience with radiological controls and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.
• Extensive knowledge and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
• 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.
• 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 experience with Microsoft Access or Excel for report generation, presentation and trending. Experience with the development of appropriate corrective measures with customers.
• Knowledge of applicable DOE orders and technical standards related to radiation protection.

Education/Experience at HP Field Coordinator 2 level: 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 at HP Field Coordinator 3 level: 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.

DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a High School Degree and 3 years of Nuclear Experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with applicable RP software (e.g. Monte Carlo or Deterministic Transport codes, Sentinel, VSDS, LMS learning programs, or database systems)
• Working knowledge of Operational Health Physics, especially related to plutonium and accelerator facilities
• MS in Health Physics, Radiation Protection or related field
• ABHP certification or progress towards an ABHP certification
• NRRPT
• TSQP qualified.

Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Reading vision; Distance vision; Ability to speak; Ability to discriminate speech; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Bending; Stooping; Crouching; Kneeling; Twisting the trunk or back; Balancing; Reaching overhead; Reaching horizontally; Reaching down; Applying torque with hands or arms; Gripping with the hands; Pressing with hands or arms; Pushing with hands or arms; Pulling with hands or arms; Typing or keyboarding; Fine motor control; Lifting 10-20 pounds; Carrying 10-20 pounds

Work Environment: Work near sources of ionizing radiation; Work near sources of non-ionizing radiation; Safety glasses or eye protection; Mask or respirator; Level B HAZMAT suit/anti-C; Gloves or hand protection

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 2 years.

Note to Applicants: A cover letter addressing how the minimum job requirements are met, which desired qualifications, if any, are met, and which program(s) within RPP-PROG the candidate is most interested in is requested.

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.