Radiation Control Technician

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is seeking a Radiation Control Technician to support our client at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

This onsite role requires HAZWOPER certification, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain DOE security clearances. You will monitor radiological areas, calibrate instruments, and participate in emergency response.

BGS offers competitive benefits and opportunities to work on national security missions.

Qualifications

• Active HAZWOPER certification (40 hr) or 8-hr refresher.
• Strong math and unit conversion skills for sampling results.
• Knowledge of radiological monitoring and sampling principles.
• Associates or higher in a technical field with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or HS diploma with 5–12 years of relevant experience.
• US citizen and eligible for DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor personnel, areas, and items in radiological areas to control exposures.
• Recommend monitoring devices, PPE, and work time for operations with radiation sources.
• Read and record data from radiation detectors, air and bioassay samples.
• Investigate causes for results exceeding limits.
• Calibrate instruments, operate counting equipment, process TLDs, and perform lung counts.
• Participate in planning new work processes; serve on emergency response team.

Skills

HAZWOPER certification

Math & data interpretation

Radiological hazard monitoring

Security clearance eligibility

U.S. citizenship

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Radiation Control Technician to support our client at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Where You’ll Work

The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services.

Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sector companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency.

Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.y12.doe.gov/

Responsibilities

• Performs monitoring of personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas for control of exposures from internal and external sources.
• Recommends appropriate personnel monitoring devices, protective equipment, and working time for operations and maintenance personnel working with sources of radiation.
• Observes processes; reads, records, evaluates, reports data from radiation detective devices, and air and bioassay sampling.
• Conducts investigation of cause and effect for results exceeding the guides, standards, and limits.
• Calibrates instruments, operates automated low background counting equipment, processes TLDs, and performs lung counts.
• Participate in the planning phase of new work processes. Serves as a member of the emergency response organization.

Requirements

• Current certificate confiriming active HAZWOPER 40 Hr. or 8 Hr. Refresher.
• Must be able to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
• Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards.
• Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 2-5 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 5-12 years of relevant experience.
• Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge & skills in technical specialty.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Candidate must either possess or be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance.
• Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Associates or higher degree in a technical field & 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma & 20 or more years of relevant experience.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week.

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week.