What Your Job Will Be LikeAre you passionate about your work and interested in joining a dynamic team that solves challenging health physics problems in support of our nation's security? If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Radiation Protection (RP) organization is seeking an experienced Radiological Emergency Planner within the RP Policy & Administration Department.
This position is within the RP Quality and Compliance (RPQC) group, which develops and maintains Sandia Radiation Protection Program's radiological emergency response readiness and preparedness in accordance with 10 CFR 835, the U.S. Department of Energy's Comprehensive Emergency Management System and Continuity Programs, and Radiation Protection procedures.
The Radiological Emergency Planner develops and maintains Radiation Protection emergency responder roles and responsibilities, training, process documents, and radiological drill and exercise scenarios and data. Working in partnership with Sandia Emergency Management, this position supports response to credible onsite and offsite radiological emergencies involving radioactive materials and/or radiation-generating devices. The selected candidate also develops and implements radiological emergency response training for local, state, and other response partners.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Develop and maintain plans and procedures for credible radiological emergencies involving radioactive materials and/or radiation-generating devices at Sandia-controlled facilities and environs.
- In collaboration with RP Training and Education personnel, develop, maintain, and execute initial qualification and continuing training programs for Radiation Protection emergency responders.
- Collaborate effectively with line management, staff, and external federal, state, and local emergency management, law enforcement, and government representatives.
- Support development and implementation of multi-year drill and exercise programs, including credible radiological event scenarios and associated radiological data, in partnership with Sandia Emergency Management.
- Serve as a radiological emergency responder and participate in on-call coverage during non-standard work hours to support actual Sandia radiological emergencies.
Work is fast-paced, and assignments may change frequently in response to customer and RP organizational needs. Some travel may be required. Activities may involve work with or in the presence of hazardous materials, including ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals, biological hazards, safety hazards, noise, and ergonomic hazards.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work 100% onsite at Sandia's Albuquerque, New Mexico site. Salary Range$102,400 - $199,700
*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 five (5) or more years of directly related experience as a radiological control technician, health physicist, or radiological engineer practicing operational health physics in NRC or DOE facilities under 10 CFR 20 (NRC) and/or 10 CFR 835 (DOE) radiation protection regulations.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Energy's Comprehensive Emergency Management System and Continuity Programs and DOE O 151.1E.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning and/or participating as a dedicated radiological emergency responder, including deployment as a radiological control technologist (RCT), health physicist, or other health physics-related emergency response position; experience in radiological emergency planning activities, including plan development; development of credible radiological event scenarios, to include radiological data; federal, state, and local interface; and development and conduct of tabletop and full-scale radiological emergency response exercises.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Direct experience working to and executing a radiological emergency response program under the U.S. Department of Energy's Comprehensive Emergency Management System and Continuity Programs and DOE O 151.1E.
- Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, radiological sciences, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field, plus five (5) or more years of directly related experience in operational health physics. Or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Ten (10) or more years of directly related experience as a radiological control technician, health physicist, or radiological engineer practicing operational health physics in NRC or DOE facilities under 10 CFR 20 (NRC) and/or 10 CFR 835 (DOE) radiation protection regulations.
- Ten (10) or more years of experience in planning and/or participating as a dedicated radiological emergency responder, including deployment as a radiological control technologist (RCT), health physicist, or other health physics-related emergency response position; experience in radiological emergency planning activities, including plan development; development of credible radiological event scenarios, to include radiological data; federal, state, and local interface; and development and conduct of tabletop and full-scale radiological emergency response exercises.
- Knowledge of and experience with the building evacuation and radiological shelter-in-place drill process.
- Knowledge of and introductory experience in radiological emergency response practices, including hazardous material response and the incident command system, as outlined in the National Response Plan and National Incident Management System.
- Knowledge of and introductory experience responding to nuclear and high-hazard emergency incidents, including knowledge of hazardous material reactions and explosive material and handling protocols.
- Knowledge of Sandia's response policies, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of legal requirements affecting emergency planning and response.
- Skill in the preparation and presentation of emergency response procedures, plans, and reports.
About Our TeamThe Sandia National Laboratories Radiation Protection Program provides dedicated radiation protection support services to Sandia line organizations and serves as the steward of the Corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services include translating DOE directives and federal regulations into Sandia-specific requirements and guidance; developing tools to identify and control hazards associated with radioactive materials and radiation-generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations across the Laboratories; and performing workplace sampling and monitoring to verify the effectiveness of radiological controls.
The organization works closely with the corporate Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and conduct assessments that support continuous improvement in the safe execution 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.
Security ClearanceSandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
