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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Health Physics Technician III [Bargaining Unit] in Menlo Park, California
Health Physics Technician III [Bargaining Unit]
Job ID
6240
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Regular
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Position overview:
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory¿s Environment, Safety and Health Division (ES&H) Radiation Protection department supports all radiological designs and operations in support of the mission of the lab and is responsible for SLAC's Laser Safety program.
The Health Physics Technician III will be a member of the Radiation Protection department. He/she will report to the ES&H Radiation Protection supervisor and will work with a broad range of scientific and technical staff dedicated to support radiological protection designs, operations, and the Laser Safety Program.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Conduct and evaluate radiological surveys involving ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination in accelerator, industrial areas, and auxiliary areas, as well as of materials.
Perform complex waste characterization using spectral analysis equipment.
Generate review and sign Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) ensure accuracy, completeness, and radiological work controls.
Transmit radiological work controls and policies received from supervisor to the line; advise supervisor of work progress. Inspect work for conformance with established radiological controls.
Review, evaluate and sign data from liquid scintillation and gamma-spectral analysis.
Assist Operations and Accelerator Area Managers in scheduling and planning radiological work during Planned Accessible Machine Maintenance (PAMM), Planned Operational Machine Maintenance (POMM) days and other scheduled down times.
Cover the full range of radiation control jobs, including ¿high liability¿ assignments.
Use the full range of field and fixed radiation detection equipment; perform specialty measurements for health physics professionals.
Conduct tasks related to the transportation of radioactive materials
Analyze, investigate, and respond to unusual trends and recommend follow-up activities; may conduct special analytical studies.
Evaluate and document Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) "Lessons Learned" and accumulated radiation exposures.
Monitor the work of SLAC personnel involving radiation and radioactivity. Ensure compliance with regulations and policies as well as special field control requirements such as Radiological Work Permit -RWP.
Exercise "Stop Work" authority for radiologically unsafe workers or working conditions.
Work closely with emergency response personnel in situations involving radiation and radioactive materials.
Provide radiological worker practical training.
Perform decontamination of personnel.
Work independently and with minimal supervision or guidance. Work will be "spot checked" for quality only rarely.
Note: The duties listed in this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Associate degree in physical sciences or related fields or five years practical work experience in areas such as radiation detection and measurement, electronics, and regulatory directives.
Knowledge and understanding offundamental engineering or scientific principles, mathematics, physics and related principles.
Understanding of the use, applicability and operation of a variety of field and fixed radiation detection equipment. Must be able to use these instruments in non-routine and specialty assignments.
Ability to apply As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles of radiation protection to work being planned.
Ability to recognize unusual readings or trends and take appropriate actions as necessary.
Must understand the difference between ¿low-level liability¿ and ¿high liability¿ radiological control jobs and be able to cover the full range of radiological control work.
Must be able to perform and understand non-routine sampling methods for air, liquid and solid materials for radiological controls and characterization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision or guidance.
Must become qualified to use a wide range of radiological survey instrumentation (Inovision 450/451, Ludlum 2941 and 3030, Meridian 5085).
Must be able contribute to the development and maintenance health physics guidelines.
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
Must be organized and detail oriented and be able to maintain documents and database files.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to comprehend fully and explain the applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and internal requirements to customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency in use of computer programs, such as MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point,
Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer support in a respectful, supportive and service-oriented manner.
Familiarity with the use and application of gamma spectroscopy instrumentation, liquid scintillation counters strongly desired.
Current registration with National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT), desired
Previous qualification as DOE Radiological Control Technician strongly desired.
Certificates and Licenses :
Completion of all SLAC requirements for HPT III including Core academics, practical factors, and Oral Board.
HPT III must re-qualify every two years by completing re-qualification elements detailed in the SLAC HPT Training Program, SLAC I-720-2A04G-006, and based on the DOE Radiological Control Technician Training Program.
SLAC employee competencies :
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Standards :
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Classification Title: Health Physics Technician III
Grade: A39, Job code: 8722
Duration: Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $ 50.4 (Step 1) - $ 61.01(Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.
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