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Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and health of those working in radiological environments? At the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, we're seeking an experienced and dedicated Internal Monitoring Health Physicist to lead our in vivo and in vitro (bioassay) monitoring programs. The main responsibility of the Health Physicist is to support regulatory requirements that enable Laboratory personnel to perform necessary radiological work. These regulatory requirements are fundamental in verifying the effectiveness of the NNPP's radiological controls program and demonstrating the Program Principle of protecting the workforce. In addition, the selected candidate will contribute to work that directly satisfies government requests and directives and that supports the nuclear fleet.
Areas of opportunity include:
- Administration and maintenance of multiple NNL-wide service contracts that support regulatory work and Program requirements.
- Health physicist oversight and responsibilities of regulatory in vivo and in vitro internal monitoring programs across multiple NNL sites.
- Training and qualification of all Knolls Laboratory internal monitoring personnel.
- Performance of Radiation Health internal monitoring evaluations and dose calculations.
- Perform cognizant health physicist duties for bringing new innovative technologies and procedures to the NNPP radiological controls community.
- Participation in the Knolls Laboratory Emergency Response Organization.
Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in health physics - gamma spectroscopy and spectral analysis
- Radiological experience - ability to work with and around radioactive material and radioactive calibration sources
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP) - desire to obtain formal qualification or already qualified
- Demonstrated ability to participate in complex projects to ensure they are done on time, on budget, and within scope
- Ability to communicate and work with vendors and our customers
- Demonstrated ability to team effectively in small and large groups both within organization and with other organizations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Radiation Worker qualification
- Familiarity with Mirion-Canberra equipment and computer system networking
Compensation And Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
$105,200.00 - $164,400.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
