Associate degree in a related field or high school diploma with extensive experience.
5-7 years of progressive related experience depending on educational background.
Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for radiological control.
Ability to work both independently and within a team on diverse tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
Must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Basic understanding of radiation protection principles is necessary.
Responsibilities
Perform radiological surveys and monitor conditions and practices.
Mentor junior staff within specific specialty areas.
Assist in data research, compilation, and analysis for operations.
Develop field operations, reports, and proposals as needed.
Draft and review technical procedures and documentation.
Identify improvement areas and provide solutions.
Serve as lead technical support on defined project scopes.
Benefits
4/10 work schedule allows for three-day weekends.
Opportunity to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.
Varied work locations, including U.S. Department of Energy properties.
Potential for onsite and offsite training to maintain competency.
Participation in emergency response teams with travel opportunities.
A structured path for career growth through mentorship of junior staff.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Radiological Control Department is looking for a highly performing individual with attention to detail to perform RCT duties as a Senior Technologist.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Perform radiological surveys and monitor radiological conditions and work practices utilized by Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) and/or subcontractors in assigned areas.
Mentor junior staff in selected area(s) of specialty.
Assigned areas include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) properties and other locations within the U.S.
Perform works of moderate complexity.
Assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing measurement data.
Participate in developing field operations and reports, designs, approaches, and proposals.
Implement computer applications used in S/E work.
Draft, revise, or review technical procedures and documentation.
Work under general supervision with limited technical direction.
Execute work in disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with MSTS policies and procedures and laws, codes, and orders directly applicable to task execution.
Identify areas needing improvement and provides approaches to solutions.
Independent work is reviewed for technical judgement and accuracy.
May serve as a lead technical support person on teams with well-defined scopes of work.
Participate in briefings and advise other personnel on radiological conditions and requirements of a particular work situation.
Ensure generation of records for radiation surveys and other job activities utilize appropriate forms and logbooks, as required.
Implement stop work authority in a responsible manner when radiological or safety conditions warrant.
Support/participate with and be a member of various emergency response teams with the potential of U.S. and worldwide travel.
Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
Maintain training and qualifications current and attend onsite and offsite training as necessary to maintain competency in the field of radiological control.
Research records of potential radiological sites to determine whether sites are radiologically impacted. Ensure that corrective actions taken to mitigate hazards are properly implemented and effective in eliminating unsafe conditions.
Provide directions for less experienced technicians and monitors the work of technicians and support personnel.
Perform related work as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Associate degree in related field to the position plus at least 5 years' progressive related experience or high school diploma plus 7 years' progressive related experience.
Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control are required.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required.
Must be fitted for and qualify for use with various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities. May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
Must be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs.
Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well as an individual or in a team environment.
Basic knowledge of radiation protection principles is required.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change), overtime may be required.
May be requested to perform on call work and must be able to work nonstandard hours when required.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Annual salary range for this position is: $34.53 - $51.80.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
