Description

Job Title Health Physics Manufacturing Manager 1

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Radiation Protection TA55 Support (RP-TA55)

Minimum Salary 117200

Maximum Salary 195400

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

RP-TA55 has a need for a Health Physics Manufacturer Manager 1 (MM1) professional to support programmatic, maintenance, and construction activities by implementing radiation protection compliance at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Technical Area (TA) 55. Reporting to a Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3), the MM1 will be the lead supervisor and assist the first-line manager in the oversight and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program (PPP) by supporting work execution and coordinating Radiological Control Technician (RCT) resources. The MM1 will work closely with programmatic, maintenance, and construction personnel to ensure appropriate radiological controls are in place for the safe execution of work. In addition, the MM1 will provide guidance and mentoring to assigned RCTs, respond to radiological incidents, and ensure work documents and permits are ready and available for work. #Shiftwork

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience with Radiological Protection Program management and implementation in a high hazard work environment.
• Knowledgeable of and experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work to ensure radiological controls are correctly applied, including high hazard work.
• Experience providing technical direction and supervising multidisciplinary teams for radiation protection activities to ensure compliance with procedures and 10 CFR 835.
• Knowledge of and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
• Experience building a cohesive, high performing team; directing the daily work activity to meet deliverables; and supervises the execution of work in alignment with the organization's vision, goals and commitments.
• Experience fostering a culture that values continuous improvement and organizational learning that results in the prevention of events and provides the controls necessary to promote safe and secure work.
• Applicants must attach a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements.

Training/Certifications: Ability to obtain DOE Radiological Control Technician Certification required via provided training.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupations

DOE O.426.2A: Requires a High School Degree, 3 years nuclear experience [full-time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, vocational programs, etc.) may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the three years of nuclear experience].

Desired Qualifications:

• TSQP qualified.
• Extensive problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers.
• Extensive knowledge and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
• Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiation control procedures to both technical and non- technical personnel. Working knowledge of actinide processing health physics.
• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) Certification.
• RWP authority.
• Active Q clearance.

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) : Depth perception, binocular vision, reading vision, ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz), standing, walking, use stairs, fixed ladders and ladders up to six feet, ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds, and ability to wear respiratory/protective equipment.
Work Environment: Work at 7300-foot elevation in physically demanding environments near sources of ionizing radiation/contamination; indoors in radiological work areas.
Work Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:
Position may require shiftwork.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular