What Your Job Will Be LikeAre you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation's security. If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Radiation Protection (RP) organization is seeking Radiological Control Technologists (RCTs) for our Radiological Operations (RO) Programs. RO Programs provide embedded oversight, monitoring, and support to SNL Members of the Workforce who perform radiological work with radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices (RGDs).
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Attain and maintain SNL RCT qualifications.
- Provide technical expertise for the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential hazards from ionizing radiation, radioactive material, and RGDs.
- Conduct tests and field investigations to support environmental, engineering, scientific, and mission support personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling radiation hazards.
- Use a wide variety of radiation detection, monitoring, and measuring instrumentation.
- Perform radiological surveys of radiation generating devices.
- Perform radiological surveys of materials, personnel, personal items and equipment leaving radiological areas.
- Conduct and document radiological surveys, prescribe radiological controls for radiological work, and monitor radiological work.
- Interact with radiological workers throughout the laboratories and field sites.
- Respond onsite to radiological incidents and emergencies, and offsite in support of Department of Energy requests.
Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.This position requires the ability to work a modified schedule to accommodate customer and travel demands.Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.Salary Range$74,700 - $144,400
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- High school diploma, plus a minimum of five (5) years of operational health physics experience as a qualified RCT.
- Experience with 10 CFR 835 or 10 CFR 20 implementation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Associate of Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, radiological science, or closely related STEM discipline.
- Experience as a radiological worker in the DOE complex.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and to team effectively with RCTs, engineers, scientists, and technicians.
- Ability to qualify for use of respiratory protection.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office suite).
- Have a valid driver's license, have access to a private vehicle for travel to and from work locations, and be capable of operating a government vehicle.
- NRRPT registered.
- Current HAZWOPER training.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).
About Our TeamThe Radiation Protection Organization (Group 4610) provides radiation protection services to Sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services provided include translation of DOE directives and federal regulations into SNL-specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the Laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controls. The Organization works with the corporate Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Position InformationThis Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
