Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 hours ago
Radiation Protection Team Leader (Radiation Protection Manager 3) Nevada
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions in the world, looking for an experienced radiation protection professional to lead RP programs at the Nevada National Security Site. The role involves providing oversight to RP professionals and ensuring the safety and health of employees and the community while interacting with various stakeholders.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Junior H.
Responsibilities
Utilize your radiation protection (RP) and management skills to do something that matters!
Provide leadership and oversite for RP programs at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)
Interact with Primary and Secondary Real Estate Operations Permit (REOP) holders, Division Leaders, and a wide variety of other managers and employees in support of science and engineering programs such as Accelerator Operations, Weapons, and others
Provide oversite to other RP professionals including Lawrence Livermore and solutions to a wide range of radiological issues to ensure the safety and health of employees within these organizations, as well as the greater community
Demonstrated experience exerting influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of an RP organization, including experience in the development and performance oversight of policies, procedures, and the systems required for maintaining and enhancing RP program implementation and initiatives
Demonstrated experience acting as an advisor to subordinate staff members and/or leading cooperative efforts of project teams addressing facility processes and hazards, including experience interfacing with engineering and operations staff to ensure appropriate development of facility or site-specific hazard assessments, procedures, training for RP staff, and the preparation of technical reports based on the expert interpretation of analyzed data
Demonstrated experience acting as an advisor and interacting with customers and/or functional peer group managers to successfully design and/or ensure safety and security protocols, including the demonstrated ability to implement Integrated Safety Management or similar principles and responsibilities
Demonstrated experience identifying and successfully implementing RP policy or operational changes and/or updates to meet Department of Energy (DOE) criteria and/or other regulatory requirements where erroneous decisions or recommendations could result in critical delays, jeopardized future activities, or caused substantial expenditure of additional time, human resources, or funds
Demonstrated experience managing the activities of individual contributors and/or direct reports on an ongoing basis, including experience with hiring/onboarding, the provision of continuous performance management, individual and team development, rewards and recognition, mutually respectful and inclusive work environments, and the management of headcount, forecasting, and budgets
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience exerting influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of an RP organization, including experience in the development and performance oversight of policies, procedures, and the systems required for maintaining and enhancing RP program implementation and initiatives
Demonstrated experience acting as an advisor to subordinate staff members and/or leading cooperative efforts of project teams addressing facility processes and hazards, including experience interfacing with engineering and operations staff to ensure appropriate development of facility or site-specific hazard assessments, procedures, training for RP staff, and the preparation of technical reports based on the expert interpretation of analyzed data
Demonstrated experience acting as an advisor and interacting with customers and/or functional peer group managers to successfully design and/or ensure safety and security protocols, including the demonstrated ability to implement Integrated Safety Management or similar principles and responsibilities
Demonstrated experience identifying and successfully implementing RP policy or operational changes and/or updates to meet Department of Energy (DOE) criteria and/or other regulatory requirements where erroneous decisions or recommendations could result in critical delays, jeopardized future activities, or caused substantial expenditure of additional time, human resources, or funds
Demonstrated experience managing the activities of individual contributors and/or direct reports on an ongoing basis, including experience with hiring/onboarding, the provision of continuous performance management, individual and team development, rewards and recognition, mutually respectful and inclusive work environments, and the management of headcount, forecasting, and budgets
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of five years related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Preferred
Advanced degree in a related field and/or current professional certification as a Health Physicist from the American Board of Health Physicists (ABHP)
Knowledge of and experience with effective change management principles and processes, including the demonstrated ability to lead cultural and organizational change, decision making, and navigate change to successful outcomes
Knowledge of DOE and/or LANL missions, culture, organizational structure, management systems and requirements, including those pertaining to safety and security, personnel, budgeting, and procurement
Active DOE 'Q' or other Top Secret clearance
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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