Job DescriptionWe have an opening for a
Health Physicist in the Environment, Safety and Health. You will provide health physics (HP) support to LLNL programs to ensure effective implementation of the Radiation Protection Program, including field engagement, hazard evaluation, control verification, and technical documentation support. This position is within the Environment Safety & Health (ESH) Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
You Will- Provide complex HP support to assigned programs, including evaluating the adequacy of personnel dosimetry, bioassay, and in-vivo monitoring for assigned operations; identifying monitoring needs; and coordinating recommendations with appropriate Radiation Protection program owners.Partner with program personnel to understand radiological work, assess hazards, and verify that controls are appropriate, documented, communicated, and effective, including through routine field visits and facility inspections.
- Review, develop, and update radiological safety and work planning documentation, including Facility Safety Plans, Work Control Documents, Radiological Work Permits, Safety Analysis Reports, Engineering Designs, and ES&H submittals, in collaboration with program management and support organizations.
- Develop and deliver HP briefings and training; mentor less experienced staff; provide feedback to management on HP program performance and improvement opportunities.
- Respond to radiological incidents and emergencies; support investigations and corrective actions; provide HP support during internal and external assessments, inspections, and verifications.
- Provide day-to-day technical oversight to health and safety technicians performing HP sampling and assigned tasks, without formal supervisory responsibility; support development and execution of the HP Discipline Action Plan for assigned areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level- Lead technical or operational tasks and projects and/or support research efforts. Conduct highly advanced studies through the application of best-practice technical, applied science, and/or business principles, theories, and concepts.
- Provide solutions to highly complex issues/problems where a high degree of ambiguity exists around techniques and approaches. Solutions require in-depth analysis of multiple tangible and intangible factors and may require application of complex computational analyses and/or use of advanced computer applications.
- May serve as the organization spokesperson on specialized projects or programs. May act as the prime consultant on large projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Brief senior management on overall impact and approach these projects or programs.
Qualifications- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Significant experience leading independent HP work, conducting hazard analysis, evaluating new health and safety standards, and providing technical direction/leadership to health and safety staff on HP related matters, and providing emergency response and participation in the investigation of incidents or accidents involving radiological hazards.
- Advanced experience in HP or a related field with thorough knowledge of related state and federal regulations and other consensus standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and collaborate across organizations while managing priorities and meeting schedules.
- Analytical and computational skills, including databases and common productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to evaluate complex problems and implement practical, compliant solutions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and interruptions.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to internal and external audiences, including regulators and stakeholders.
Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level- Subject matter expertise in one or more areas such as Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering, with ability to develop and apply advanced methods to deliver solutions for complex program needs.
- Ability to advise senior management and represent technical positions with external sponsors, regulators, and reviewers.
- Substantial experience handling highly complex problems, creating problem statements, assumptions, and decision frameworks.
Qualifications We Desire- Master's degree or PhD in Health Physics, or another related technical area and/or Certification by the American Board of Health Physics.
- Knowledge and experience with Department of Energy (DOE) operations and transuranic isotopes.
Pay Range: $154,950- $235,692 annually$154,950- $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 level
$185,850 - $235,692 Annually for the TSS.4 level
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information#LI-Hybrid
Position InformationThis is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
