Radiological Health Physicist

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Radiological Health Physicist to join the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality team. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, dosimetry investigations, and development of radiological control policies at the MFC site in Idaho.

The ideal candidate will have a health physics degree and experience with DOE/NRC requirements, with opportunities to influence program improvements and training for health physicists and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level in health physics or related science with professional experience or advanced degree.
• Experience in health physics field (academic, DOE, NRC, etc.).
• Proficiency with health physics software programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for Radiation Protection program implementation per 10 CFR 835 and DOE orders.
• Interpret test results and conduct dosimetry exposure investigations.
• Develop corrective actions and provide guidance for radiological control policies.
• Design and select radiation-detection instrumentation and establish safety standards.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for senior leadership and sponsors.
• Support training programs for health physicists and radiological technicians.
• Identify and pursue new proposals and business development opportunities.

Skills

Health physics

Radiation safety

Technical evaluations

Education

BS in health physics

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Dose assessment software

Job description

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.

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Radiological Health Physicist to work on our Environment, Safety, Health and Quality team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) in Idaho.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform oversight and technical input, regulatory impact reviews, technical evaluations, and other critical support activities regarding Radiation Protection program implementation in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 835, applicable DOE Orders, and the INL Radiological Control Manual and associated INL Radiological Control procedures.
• Interpret test results and perform internal and external dosimetry exposure investigations.
• Identify deficiencies, develop appropriate corrective actions, provide technical guidance for development of radiological control policies and procedures, review new regulatory requirements for applicability, and review research and operations projects and programs for compliance with radiological control requirements.
• Provide analysis and support ranging from designing and selecting radiation-detection instrumentation to establishing the technical basis for laboratory radiation protection standards.
• Evaluate and provide selected options for program implementation within the framework of DOE and INL requirements.
• Develop and assist as necessary with training programs for future health physicists, radiological professionals, and radiological technicians.
• Generate ideas for new proposals and business development opportunities. Prepare materials for scientific and technical products, reports, documents, presentations, and concept papers.
• Author technical reports to include formal briefings to senior leadership and/or program sponsors.
• 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 ensure correct implementation of proper practices across the Site.
• May assist in Nuclear Accident Dosimetry processing and refurbishment as well as the OSL extremity estimator program.
• Provide radiological oversight for day‑to‑day activities at assigned facility regarding Radiation Protection implementation in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 835, applicable DOE Orders, and the INL Radiological Control Manual and associated INL Radiological Control procedures
• Responsible for assisting with the implementation and continuing improvement of the INL radiological control program. 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, and reviewing research and operations projects and programs for compliance with radiological control requirements.
• Review and evaluate proposed radiological work activities. Assist with Technical Work Documents development, ALARA reviews, Radiation Work Permits, Waste Characterizations, Internal Dose Monitoring, and Air Sampling performance. Ensure that radiological controls are comprehensive and documented in accordance with radiological procedures

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or related science degree and 2 years of related professional experience or a masters degree or PhD.
• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or related science degree and 5 years of related professional experience or a masters degree or PhD and 2 years of related experience.
• 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.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Special Requirements:

• Obtain and maintain emergency response organization (ERO) qualifications as required for facilities supported.
• NRRPT certification, ABHP Exam Part 1, or ability to pass within a year or an Advanced degree in health physics is required.
• May require DOE Radiological Worker – I or II Qualification and when required, Respiratory Protection.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, science, or a related degree and either NRRPT certification or Advanced degree in health physics or ABHP Exam Part 1.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) through the 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 2 ($79,344 - $162,732) / Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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.