Health Physicist (NWS 00784)

Job Title: Health Physicist (NWS 00784)

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Operations and Business Directorate has an opening within the Environment Health and Safety Directorate for a Health Physicist to provide advanced health physics (HP) support to ensure radiation safety programs at LLNL are effective and compliant. This position will also provide solutions to complex HP issues/problems and provide support and guidance to ES&H Team radiological control personnel (e.g., health physicists, technicians) in the area of field operations. This position reports to the LLNL Radiological Control Manager.

Essential Duties
- Evaluate and provide HP input on radiation safety policies and procedures. Help draft, review, and maintain related institutional documents and other contents.
- Conduct assessments and audits necessary to comply with applicable regulatory requirements. Support audits, inspections and site verifications by internal and external entities.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of associated program documents and processes.
- Provide guidance and clarification on a diverse range of moderate to complex issues and answer radiation safety program implementation questions from field radiological control personnel on matters related to HP field operations.
- Provide periodic support to Programmatic field operations.
- Contribute to the development and presentation of selected training courses in radiation safety (or related topics).
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Physics, or Radiation Protection or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience in operational health physics engaged in the monitoring of work environments, or a related field with knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations and other consensus standards.
- Experience with preparing technical reports or participating in and/or conducting radiation safety audits and inspections.
- Effective organizational skills with attention to detail necessary to handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service and good follow through.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people and organizations, managing projects, and meeting schedules.
- Analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to effectively solve moderate to complex problems.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and explain technical or operational information.

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Master's or higher degree in Health Physics, or another closely related technical area.
- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics.

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Subcontractor.

Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability