Nevada National Security Sites · 2 months ago
Principal Health Physicist (Principal Scientist)
Mercury, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $182K/yr
9+ years expNevada National Security Sites is managed by Mission Support and Test Services, LLC, which operates for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. The Principal Health Physicist will develop methods for analyzing radiological data, ensure compliance with regulations, and serve as a technical lead on projects.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop methods and techniques for acquiring, analyzing, and processing radiological data
Prepare a variety of technical and non-technical reports, including procedures and plans
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) orders, and corporate requirements
Consult with supervisors and departmental representatives on radiological control matters to ensure work procedures are incompliance with the Tennant Organization’s (MSTS, LLNL or LANL) core processes, and governmental requirements
Serve as point of contact for assigned projects between Tennant Organizations (MSTS, LLNL and LANL)
Perform radiological engineering analyses and calculations using industry available software
Encourage development and publishing in industry-standard journals
Apply knowledge and ingenuity to implement cutting edge, pioneering solutions in the technical arena
Attend staff meetings, and planning and scheduling meetings relevant to radiological controls and engineering issues
Conduct management assessments
Draft work packages and proposed test plans, review packages and plans to ensure necessary requirements are incorporated into work control
Serve as Technical Lead for major projects and startups
Serve as an expert advisor to other personnel and management on difficult and critical technical issues
Complete special projects to meet internal and external customer expectations
Perform other duties assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required for all positions
Bachelor's degree in a calculus-based (STEM) field, plus at least 9 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized
Must have 6 years of experience as a health physicist as part of the 9 years' relevant overall experience. Graduate and Doctoral education may be granted credit for some of the experience criteria
Demonstrated experience with operational health physics and engineering controls for purposes of mitigating radiological hazards is necessary
Must possess effective oral and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to write technical reports
Must possess planning/organizational skills and initiative
Must be able to employ independent judgment and apply professional knowledge to ensure that assignments are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time
Must possess interpersonal communication skills to deal with contacts in an effective, positive, and professional manner
Must possess mathematical skill and ability to understand complex data, terminology, procedures, laws, and regulations
Must have experience in software programs such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Work location is at the NNSS in Mercury, Nevada (65 miles northwest of Las Vegas), and forward Areas of the NNSS
Schedule is designated as 4/10s (Mon-Thur). May be requested to perform on-call duty and must be able to work nonstandard hours
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must possess a valid driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive 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 offered employment with MSTS are also 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
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Professional certification (Certified Health Physicist) is preferred
Willingness to achieve professional certification (if not already certified) is desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
And more.
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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