The
Health Physicist will support the space program located at the NASA Ames Research Center in
Moffett Field, CA. This role provides professional oversight of all research operations using ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation (lasers, ultraviolet light, microwave and radiofrequency transmitters) on the Center. Implement requirements of NRC radioactive materials license, provide oversight of general license sources, radiation generating machines, high powered lasers, radiofrequency radiation and other non-ionizing radiation sources.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Partner with the NASA ARC Radiation Safety Officer to manage and continually improve the ARC radiation safety program.
- Review proposed uses of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources and devices; coordinate use authorizations, permits, and user approval documentation.
- Conduct periodic surveys and audits of radiation source use activities and storage areas; prepare survey reports.
- Administer personnel and area dosimetry programs; review exposure records and support required notifications.
- Maintain program records including inventory, permits, audits, surveys, dosimetry, leak tests, calibrations, radioactive waste and other program activities.
- Provide administrative support to the Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Safety Committees.
- Provide technical leadership for health physics staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.- This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of health physics, science or engineering with a minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience with high powered lasers, radiofrequency radiation and other non-ionizing radiation sources.
- In lieu of degree: candidates who are a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certified by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) in the Comprehensive Practice of Health Physics with a minimum 9 years of recent and related experience will be considered.
DESIRED:- Previous experience working for or with a U.S. federal government agency.
- Certification by the Board of Laser Safety.
- Experience supporting an NRC broad scope license.
WORK LOCATION: - This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
- Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:- Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
BASTION BENEFITS:Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
SALARY RANGE: $160 to $180K, salary will depend on education and experience.
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This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.
