Field Health Physicist

LLNL•Livermore, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Health Physicist within its Environment Safety & Health Directorate to support laboratory programs and the effective implementation of the Radiation Protection Program. The role includes field engagement, radiological hazard evaluation, control verification, and technical documentation support. It may be filled at either the TSS.2 or TSS.3 level, depending on the candidate’s knowledge and experience. A hybrid schedule may be available after a probationary period, with details determined by team and organizational needs. The Health Physicist evaluates personnel dosimetry, bioassay, and in-vivo monitoring; partners with program personnel to assess radiological work and verify that controls are suitable, documented, communicated, and effective; and reviews, develops, and updates radiological safety and work-planning documents. The position also includes training and briefing delivery, incident and emergency response, support for investigations and assessments, and coordination with health and safety technicians. At the TSS.3 level, the position additionally addresses complex or novel radiological protection issues, provides day-to-day technical direction to technicians without formal supervisory responsibility, mentors less experienced personnel, and represents the organization as a technical resource and customer contact for assigned programs.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy 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, and support for emergency response and investigations 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, including the ability to manage concurrent tasks and interruptions.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate in a team and explain technical information to internal and external audiences.
At the TSS.3 level, advanced knowledge in one or more specialized areas of Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering, with the ability to apply and develop methods to independently address complex program needs.
At the TSS.3 level, significant experience leading independent health physics work, evaluating new health and safety standards, and providing technical direction to health and safety staff.
At the TSS.3 level, advanced written and verbal 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 and experience with Department of Energy operations.

Responsibilities

Provide health physics support to LLNL programs, including evaluating 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 give management feedback 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 help develop and execute the routine monitoring plan for assigned areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At the TSS.3 level, develop techniques and evaluation criteria for radiological hazards that may require novel approaches or new methods, and solve complex, not-well-defined radiological protection issues.
At the TSS.3 level, provide day-to-day technical direction to health and safety technicians without formal supervisory responsibility; potentially lead projects; and mentor less experienced personnel.
At the TSS.3 level, represent the organization as a technical resource on health physics tasks and projects, serve as a principal customer contact for assigned programs, potentially serve on technical or advisory committees, and advise management, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders.