Lead Radiological Control Technician

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) seeks a Lead Radiological Control Technician at the Y-12 site in Oak Ridge to oversee radiological monitoring and control. This role requires coordinating RADCON coverage, supervising field technicians, and ensuring safe work practices for radiological work areas.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with extensive radiological protection experience or higher degrees in science/technical fields, plus DOE CORE training and related

Qualifications

• DOE RCT CORE training certification is required.
• Minimum education/experience: HS diploma + 7 years radiological protection experience or applicable college degree with experience.
• Experience with monitoring personnel, work areas, and items in radiological areas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor personnel, areas, and items leaving radiological areas to control exposures.
• Coordinate RADCON coverage with area supervisors.
• Lead RCTs and train less experienced staff.
• Review radiological surveys and ensure proper controls are in place.
• Participate in emergency RADCON activities and incident investigations.

Skills

Radiological control

Field leadership

Radiation safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (science/technical)

Bachelor’s degree (science/technical)

Master’s degree (science/technical)

PhD (science/technical)

Tools

RADCON Certification Program

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lead Radiological Control Technician (20139)

Requisition ID20139-Posted08/26/2026-Craft- Level of Experience (1) -No travel required- Job Location Options (1)

Job Title: ESH-Y Lead Radiological Control Technician 20139

# of Openings: 2
Hourly Pay Rate: 53.08
Seniority Group: 403

What You'll Do

Field Operations Lead Radiological Control Technician:

• Under very limited supervision, performs monitoring of personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas for the control of exposures from internal and external sources
• Interact with Operations supervision of area assigned; i.e., attend morning briefings to go over activities scheduled for the day/week, coordinate Radiological Control (RADCON) coverage needed in order to support those activities.
• Assume responsibility, when directed, for Field Office, in the absence of the Radiological Control Technician (RCT) Supervisor.
• Determines appropriate personnel monitoring devices, anti-contamination clothing (including respiratory protection), and stay times for radiological workers working with sources of radiation
• Observes radiological work processes; conducts Field Observations, review area contamination and radiation survey data and air data in order to ensure proper controls are in place.
• Notify Supervisor of abnormal conditions.
• Direct work assignments of RCTs and assist in the training of less experienced RCTs
• Participate in process reviews, walkdowns, incident investigations, as needed.
• Participate as an Emergency Response Organization RADCON team member
• Review and sign Radiological Surveys
• Obtain and maintain eDCRO qualifications

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

Requires a DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification

High school diploma or GED plus 7 years of Radiological Protection experience OR associate's degree in a science / technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience OR bachelor's degree in a science / technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience OR master's degree in a science / technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience OR PHD in a science/ technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience

Requires at a minimum successful completion of Y-12's RADCON Technician Certification Program

Required to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling & monitoring results in proper units and terms.

Must have a breadth of knowledge required to perform complex problem solving activities covering a wide range of applications.

Must understand the basic nature of the types of radiation.

Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards

Requires the ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigative action, and define corrective measures.

Advancement to this level is dependent upon availability work assignments.

In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Ability to wear a respirator.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.