Health Physics Technician

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Health Physics Technician to work on our Radiological Controls team at our Materials and Fuels Complex.

In this role, you'll provide radiological work coverage and oversight, enforce radiological control requirements, ensure ALARA principles are followed, and respond to radiological emergencies as required. You'll perform contamination surveys, personnel surveys, free-release surveys, and airborne radioactivity monitoring, review and comply with radiological work permits, and mentor other radiological workers to build a strong safety culture across Idaho National Laboratory's facilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide radiological work coverage, radiological work/practices oversight, and mentoring: enforce radiological control requirements, ensure ALARA principles are followed during work, and respond to radiological emergencies as required.
• Apply a basic knowledge of a wide range of radiological control principles, procedures, requirements, and related instrumentation sufficient to monitor for radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and comply with radiological work permits.
• Document and review, when applicable, radiological surveys and radiological information in logs and survey maps.
• Review and provide input for radiation safety-related improvements to facility procedures concerning radiation control and ALARA implementation. Recommend additional training or changes to radiological control procedures to correct deficiencies.
• Perform required radiological surveys for free release of materials; personnel surveys for contamination; surveys for contamination control, radiation control and worker exposure, airborne radioactivity control; and surveys to categorize waste for shipment.
• Issue "time out" and "stop-work" orders when required.
• Mentor radiological workers.

Required:

• Level 2: High school diploma, or equivalent, and Technical/Vocational certification or formal course completion in Radiation Protection/Safety, and 18 months of directly relevant experience. 
• Level 3: High school diploma, or equivalent, and Technical/Vocational certification or formal course completion in Radiation Protection/Safety, and 36 months of directly relevant experience. 
• Relevant experience determined with the level.
• Must either be currently DOE Core qualified or successfully pass the DOE Core exam administered by BEA prior to start date.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Certifications/Qualifications:

• Additional qualification requirements for progression as outlined in 10 CFR 835.103; LRD-15001; and DOE 5480.20A.
• Respirator user exam.
• Testing Designated Position (TDP).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• DOE Core qualified.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, work in confined spaces, and work in an office and field environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

The work environment includes an office, public buildings, and a field environment. The field environment includes working outdoors in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment which subjects the employee to mechanical and electrical hazards. May use ladders, lasers, and vibrating equipment. Position requires use of protective clothing, wearing dosimetry, and respirator use. Position may require working rotating shift work, >8 hours/day, overtime/irregular hours, and working alone. Work on rotating shifts can be stressful and tiring because of the constant changes in living and sleeping patterns.

Job Information:

• Schedules vary between 4-10, 4-12, 5x5x4, or rotating shifts.
• The hourly pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($30.84 - $50.87) / Level 3 ($36.08 - $59.52). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.