Field Health Physicist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

10d•$129,150 - $196,476•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Health Physicist in its Environment, Safety & Health Directorate to provide health physics support to LLNL programs and help implement the Radiation Protection Program. The work includes field engagement, hazard evaluation, control verification, and technical documentation support. The position may be filled at the TSS.2 or TSS.3 level based on the candidate’s knowledge and related experience. The role evaluates personnel dosimetry, bioassay, and in-vivo monitoring; partners with program personnel to assess radiological work and verify controls; develops and reviews radiological safety and work-planning documents; provides briefings, training, and technical guidance; responds to incidents and emergencies; and supports assessments and inspections. It also coordinates health and safety technicians conducting sampling and helps develop and execute routine monitoring plans. At the TSS.3 level, the position also develops approaches for novel or complex radiological hazards, provides technical direction to technicians without formal supervisory responsibility, may lead projects, mentors less experienced staff, and represents the organization as a technical resource and customer contact. The position may offer a hybrid schedule after a probationary period, depending on team and organizational needs. A DOE Q-level security clearance is required, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Comprehensive knowledge and broad experience performing health physics work, including hazard analysis, application of health and safety standards, preparation of work-planning documentation, emergency response, and investigation of incidents or accidents involving radiological hazards.
Comprehensive knowledge of health physics concepts, related state and federal regulations, and consensus standards.
Ability to work independently with limited direction, collaborate across organizations, manage priorities, and meet schedules.
Analytical and computational skills, including experience with databases and common productivity tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to analyze moderate to complex problems and implement practical, compliant solutions using established techniques and methods.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and interruptions.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to internal and external audiences.
Additional requirements at TSS.3: advanced knowledge in one or more specialized areas of Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering, with the ability to develop and apply methods independently to meet complex program needs.
Additional requirements at TSS.3: significant experience leading independent health physics work, evaluating new health and safety standards, and providing technical direction to health and safety staff.
Additional requirements at TSS.3: advanced communication skills to explain technical information and advise management, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Health Physics or another related technical area.
Certification by the American Board of Health Physics.
Knowledge of and experience with Department of Energy operations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the adequacy of personnel dosimetry, bioassay, and in-vivo monitoring.
Partner with program personnel to understand radiological work, assess hazards, and verify that controls are appropriate, documented, communicated, and effective through field visits and facility inspections.
Review, develop, and update radiological safety and work-planning documentation, including Facility Safety Plans, Work Control Documents, Radiological Work Permits, Safety Analysis Reports, Engineering Designs, and ES&H submittals.
Develop and deliver health physics briefings and training, provide informal guidance to less experienced staff, and advise management on program performance and improvement opportunities.
Respond to radiological incidents and emergencies; support investigations and corrective actions; and provide health physics support during assessments, inspections, and verifications.
Coordinate with health and safety technicians performing health physics sampling and assigned tasks, and assist with developing and executing routine monitoring plans for assigned areas.
At the TSS.3 level, develop techniques and evaluation criteria for radiological hazards that may require novel approaches or new methods.
At the TSS.3 level, provide solutions to complex radiological protection issues, give day-to-day technical direction to health and safety technicians, potentially lead projects, and mentor less experienced personnel.
At the TSS.3 level, represent the organization as a technical resource and principal customer contact for assigned programs, and advise management, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.