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This role also assists in the technical development and implementation of engineering and program specific administrative procedures while ensuring they conform to all technical, regulatory, and internal program requirements.Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:\nDevelop occupational radiation protection practices and ALARA program requirements for a first of its kind reactor or nuclear fuel fabrication facility.\nAssist with the establishing a radiation safety program to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and State Laws. \nEvaluate and analyze radiological health hazards, or remediation of either byproduct, source or special nuclear material.\nCollaborate and communicate with key stakeholders in project leadership and across the team to provide frequent updates on progress of projects, maintain the correct order of priorities and 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respiratory protection, internal and external dosimetry, air sampling and monitoring, contamination control, radiological surveys and monitoring (including instrument selection and maintenance), radiation work permitting, and environmental monitoring.Perform hazard assessments and define job safety requirements in work permits.\nParticipate in Process Hazards Analysis activities with multidiscipline teams to identify potential criticality, radiological, chemical, and fire/explosion hazards and determine potential consequence levels to support the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) process.\nConsult with and advise operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on the radiation protection or occupational safety and health impacts of new or proposed changes to processes, procedures, and facility designs/modifications.\nParticipate in design reviews.\nConduct surveillances, inspections, walk-downs, investigations, and audits/assessments of radiological material operations and unusual incidents to ensure compliance with approved procedures and safety bases.\nReview and audit the safety and health programs for adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness.\nDevelop Health Physics/Health & Safety Technician Training and Qualification Plan and train employees.\nDevelop/deliver radiation safety training for all personnel.\nDevelop/revise safety postings and operator aids to implement administrative controls to ensure they are unambiguous, easily understood, and readily achievable.\nPrepare and deliver recommendations to managers, safety committee representatives, and employees.\nProvide support to the emergency response team.\n\nMaintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.\nPerform other duties as assigned by manager.\nLevel III:\nExecute the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision. \nProvide ownership, responsibility, and accountability over technical scope involving the coordination of multiple individual contributors working in a specific area.\n\nLevel IV:\nLead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment. \nProvide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.\nShares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.\nJob Profile Minimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in science (health physics, biology, etc.) and/or engineering (nuclear, chemical, mechanical, etc.) from an accredited college or university required.\nKnowledge of the principles, theories and practices in the field of health physics and radiation safety, and in the implementation of programs associated with the use of byproduct, source or special nuclear materials in the areas of power reactor, nuclear fuel fabrication, medical, industrial, academic, decommissioning (material use or reactor operations), and/or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSIs).\nLevel III: Typically, five years of experience in the health physics / radiation safety field required.\nLevel IV: Typically, ten years of experience in the health physics / radiation safety field required.\nExperience developing written procedures to implement regulatory and code/standard requirements, and experience applying regulatory guidance.\nWorking knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and best practices for health physics, radiation surveying and monitoring, radiation safety training, ALARA best practices, and NRC requirements for nuclear facilities. \nUnderstanding of NRC-regulated nuclear facility operation, ventilation systems, and respiratory protection to reduce worker exposure to radioactive airborne contamination, and 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Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.\nOffers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. 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