Position Summary

N3B Health Physicists (HPs) report directly to the Radiation Protection Director or Radiological Control Manager within the Engineering and Nuclear Safety (E&NS) organization. The Health Physicist 2/3 is responsible for ensuring implementation of the N3B Radiation Protection Program (RPP) while supporting safe work execution.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):

• Assist in developing and implementing metrics to measure the effectiveness of the RPP;
• Assist in the review and development of corrective actions associated with radiological incidents and RP assessments (internal and external); and
• Oversee implementation of radiological safety programs;
• Investigate radiological hazards in the full range of the N3B RPP;
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating workplace monitoring programs for effectiveness of radiological controls;
• Participate in pre-and post-work planning activities;
• Help ensure that RP concepts are understood by program, operations, and RP personnel and are incorporated in local procedures, policies, and training.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Health Physicist 3 will provide advanced technical support, technical assistance and guidance on radiological control problems, recommending and assuring implementation of corrective actions when necessary. The HP 3 will contribute to radiation protection program effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Working knowledge of operational Health Physics including contamination control, external radiation exposure control, airborne radioactivity monitoring, and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
• Demonstrated experience and skill investigating alternative solutions and recommending solutions on problems affecting radiological safety/protection.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports.

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Advance knowledge of operational Health Physics including contamination control, external radiation exposure control, airborne radioactivity monitoring, and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.
• Advanced experience with the development and implementation of programs to meet 10 CFR 835 and 49 CFR requirements.
• Advanced skills to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiological safety/protection to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Advanced skills in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety/protection reports.

Education and Experience Required:

Health Physicist 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, or related degree, and 2 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Health Physicist 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, or related degree, and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable. Professional certification is desired.