Dosimetry Health Physicist

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Dosimetry Health Physicist to work in our Environment, Safety, Health and Quality department. Our team works an onsite 4x10 schedule located out of our Central Facilities, Idaho Falls, Idaho with every Friday off.

You will perform analyses and impact evaluations in design, research, training, and monitoring programs to protect plant and laboratory personnel from radiation hazards. Participate in the design, maintenance, and enhancement of ongoing radiation monitoring programs. You will report to Instrumentation and Dosimetry Manager.

At Idaho National Laboratory, you'll perform regulatory impact reviews and technical evaluations of Radiation Protection program implementation, conduct internal and external dosimetry exposure investigations, develop corrective actions for program deficiencies, and provide technical guidance for radiological control policies and procedures. You'll design and select radiation detection instrumentation, develop training programs for health physicists and radiological technicians, author technical reports and briefings for senior leadership, and generate proposals and business development ideas that expand Idaho National Laboratory's radiological health physics capabilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform oversight and technical input, regulatory impact reviews, technical evaluations, and other critical activities related to the implementation of radiation protection support operations in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 835, applicable DOE Orders and Standards, and the INL Radiological Control Manual and associated INL Radiological Control procedures. Support operations in the context of this job description are radiological control instrumentation and dosimetry, which includes the nuclear accident dosimetry (NAD) program.
• Responsible for continual improvement, this includes identifying program deficiencies, developing appropriate corrective actions, providing technical guidance for development of radiological control policies and procedures, reviewing new regulatory requirements for applicability.
• Communicate and present results and recommendations to internal and external Health Physics Laboratory (HPL) customers.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external Health Physics Laboratory (HPL) customers.
• Develop and assist as necessary Radiological Control staff training.
• Generate ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Prepare materials for technical reports, documents, presentations, and concept papers.
• May participate in national or international standards setting institutions.

• May be responsible for the DOELAP accredited program and associated documentation. Related duties include reviewing, approving, uploading external dosimetry data, and performing vendor audits. Provide oversight and review of external dosimetry practices and procedures to assure correct implementation of proper practices across the Site.

• Other duties as assigned

Required:

• Level 1: Bachelor of Science degree in Health Physics, or closely related field such as chemistry, physics, nuclear engineering, etc. and 0+ years of related experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in Health Physics, or closely related field such as chemistry, physics, nuclear engineering, etc. and 2+ years of experience OR Master's and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years of related experience.
• Related experience may include reviewing, approving, uploading external dosimetry data, and performing vendor audits. Prior experience having oversight and review of external dosimetry practices and procedures, and past work experience verifying correct implementation of proper practices on sites.
• Related experience and education commensurate with level.
• Experience in related health physics field such as academic, research environment, DOE, NRC, etc.
• Experience and proficiency with a variety of health physics software programs.
• Obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance as required.

• Depending on work assignment, Human Reliability Program (HRP) designation.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in radiation protection support operations or closely related health physics field at a DOE, academic, research, NRC, DOD, organization.
• Experience and proficiency with a variety of health physics software programs.
• Certified Health Physics (CHP) through American Board of Health Physics (ABHP)
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operating a government vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level 2 ($79,344 - $162,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

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