Nevada National Security Sites · 1 day ago
Senior Health Physicist (Senior Scientist)
Mercury, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). They are seeking a Senior Health Physicist to ensure the implementation of the Radiological Control program while supporting the execution of work and acting as a technical adviser on projects related to radiological protection.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Produce complex radiological survey plans, radiological work permits, and other related technical documents
Author procedural and technical guidance documents
Serve as the regulatory liaison for audits, dose investigations, and incident remediations
Manage functional elements of the radiological protection program
Mentor more junior HPs through informal and formal coaching and professional development
Manage regulatory compliance for complex operations
Interface with management, projects, external agencies, and emergency response functions as a SME
Develop program metrics, performance indicators, and dashboards for radiological protection effectiveness and compliance trends
Apply knowledge and ingenuity to implement cutting edge, pioneering solutions in the technical arena
Perform other duties assigned by Radiological Control Management
Complete special projects to meet internal and external customer expectations
Perform other duties assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in calculus-based technical (STEM) field plus at least 5 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 at least 3 years of experience as a health physicist as part of the 5 years' relevant overall experience. Graduate and Doctoral education may be granted credit for some of the experience criteria
Advanced knowledge of Health Physics principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
Advanced knowledge of operational Health Physics including contamination and external exposure control, airborne radioactivity monitoring, characterization of radiological areas and recommendation and application of radiological controls
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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