Radiological Control Specialist / Health Physicist

Idaho Environmental Coalition•Idaho Falls, ID

3d•$77,635 - $174,365•Onsite

About The Position

Provide Radiological Engineering support for assigned projects and facilities, including the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) Radiation Protection (RP) Program. Review and evaluate both proposed and ongoing radiological work activities to facilitate planning and support for radiological operations by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating radiological hazards using engineering principles and work controls. Maintain a field presence during radiological activities to ensure that proper radiological controls are implemented in work practices and that ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles are followed. Develop, review, and implement procedures, technical documents, reports, work control documents, and more, while conducting internal assessments, instrumentation evaluations, radiological software management, monitoring, and data analysis to ensure adherence to the Radiological Control Manual, RP Procedures, and relevant regulations. Assist with health physics evaluations and promote continuous improvement in the RP program by identifying issues, deficiencies, opportunities for enhancement, and best practices, and by taking appropriate follow-up actions. Perform advanced technical evaluations such as internal dosimetry evaluations, advanced shielding evaluations, ventilation evaluations, etc., using calculations and/or software to ensure regulatory requirements are met and doses are maintained ALARA. Ensure RP program compliance by evaluating, interpreting, and implementing regulator and contractual requirements, guidance documents, and technical standards and reports. Review new or proposed regulations and standards and evaluate their potential impact on the Radiation Protection program. Support radiological engineering through providing subject matter expert analysis and support, evaluations and reviews, developing and assisting in training, and performing radiological engineering duties as necessary to protect personnel, public, and environment from radiological hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Engineering, or a related physical science, mathematics, or engineering field, including formal training in RP.
Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree as specified in Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2.
A combination of experience and education may be substituted for a degree.
Bachelors equivalent is 8 years of directly relevant experience.
Salary Grade 15: 2 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Salary Grade 18: 12 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Should include 1 year of nuclear experience and experience performing DOE related radiological activities or meet the alternative requirements as specified in DOE Order 426.2.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Proficiency in performing advanced health physics technical evaluations.
Documented and verifiable training in Radiation Protection.
Participation in professional organizations, including authoring and/or presenting on technical topics.
Obtain and maintain ICP Radiological Engineer Qualification.
US citizenship required.
REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation).
Must apply by 10:00 PM MST, midnight EST, on October 25, 2026.
To be eligible for employment at IEC males born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
Applicants who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
Candidates for hire submit to chemical screening subsequent to an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to chemical screening or confirmation of a positive test will result in denial of consideration for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 10 CFR 835, DOE O 458.1 and ISMS principles desired.
Proficiency with radiological engineering software programs such as MCNP, MicroShield, IMBA, RESRAD, etc. desired.

Responsibilities

Provide Health Physics support to assigned projects and facilities and the RP Program.
Support the Radiological Engineering group by performing advanced health physics technical evaluations.
Offer technical support, guidance, and advice to RP management, RCTs, and line management to solve complex technical and operational problems, ensuring alignment with RP policy, requirements, procedures, and goals.
Suggest improvements for safety performance and the implementation of RP goals and ALARA principles.
Provide technical assistance and oversight for the day-to-day operations of assigned facilities and/or projects.
Review and evaluate proposed radiological work activities.
Aid in planning radiological operations by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating radiological hazards using health physics principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
Ensure field presence for planned radiological activities to verify the use of appropriate radiological controls and implementation of ALARA principles.
Ensure radiological controls are comprehensive and documented in accordance with procedures.
Assume ownership and responsibility for assigned RP project/facility procedures and technical documents as assigned.
Maintain, update, peer review, and ensure documents are in line with current regulatory drivers, standards, company standards and practices.
Support the continuous improvement of the RP program and RP project/facility.
Identify issues, deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and noteworthy practices, and follow up with appropriate actions.
Identify assessment needs and perform RP project and program assessments as assigned.
Provide technical support and guidance to the RP Program and other organizations as requested or assigned.
Assume ownership and Subject Matter Expert responsibilities for assigned RP program procedures (including development, review, interpretation, and revision as necessary).
Provide input to project radiological safety and operational goals.
Promote the RP program and project goals and provide feedback to line management and the RP Program on goal achievements.
Identify issues, deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and noteworthy practices, and follow up with appropriate actions.
Identify assessment needs and perform RP project and program assessments as assigned.