Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Activity Estimator to join the Waste Programs Team at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho.

This role involves:
-Author activity estimates (source terms) for radioactive material, low-level waste, and mixed waste to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations (i.e. DOT, NRC) and to validate waste meets disposal facility criteria.
-Author eDocs associated with activity estimates.
-Develop methods and models for non-standard waste containers.
-Develop and maintain nuclide distributions for radioactive waste generated on-site.
-Develop and maintain excel workbooks used in activity estimates.
-Oversee and maintain Manuals used by activity estimators.
-Oversee work document revisions, including Transportation and Shipping manuals and forms.
- Review technical work documents for transportation and shipping controls.
- Modernize and innovate the activity estimating process.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

-Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
-Experience calculating radiological source terms.
-Familiarity with nuclide distributions.
-Experience with Micro Shield.
-Intermediate to advanced experience performing statistical analysis.
-Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
-Analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Radiation Worker Qualification.

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

$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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.

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.