Radiological Control Technician 2

** What You Will Do*
* Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for skilled Radiolgical Control Technicians (RCTs) to join the Radiation Protection (RP) Division. RCTs support a wide variety of different work activities across a broad range of facilities and have the opportunity to learn new skills and expand their expertise in the identification and understanding of radiological hazards and controls.  LANL RCTs implement radiation protection requirements and work independently on challenging projects requiring collaboration with multiple work groups.

Assignments can involve activities in varying work environments and weather conditions.  This is a great opportunity to further your career in the Radiation Protection Field while contributing directly to national security. #shiftwork

** Radiological Control Technician 2 ($66,100 - $103,600):*
* Come join our team as a Radiological Control Technician (RCT) 2 and be part of the Radiation Protection Programs Group within the RP Division.  As an RCT2, you will operate portable radiation and contamination survey instruments, as well as operate radiological counting instruments.  You will operate continuous air monitors, perform radiation and contamination surveys and collect and evaluate radiological air samples.  

Other responsibilities include labeling radioactive material, assisting in the performance of other RCT programmatic functions as needed, all while helping the laboratory make sure our workforce can work in a safe environment.  You will provide direct support to the field implementation of the RP Program through the execution of radiological job coverage, workplace surveys, and documentation of radiological data.

** Responsibilities of an RCT include the following:*
* + Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne monitoring), collect samples for analysis, and generate associated documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

+ Provide support for moderate and high-hazard radiological work.

+ Assist in the development and implementation of Radiological Work Permits (RWP).

+ Provide radiological support for the preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials and waste.

+ Provide job coverage on tasks involving radiological materials to ensure the safety of the employees, public, and environment.

+ Ensure the proper posting of areas and materials, respond to radiological emergencies, and be looked as upon as the subject matter expert in regard to radiation protection principles.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Knowledge of applied radiation protection principles and implementation practices.

+ Provide radiological support for moderate and high-hazard radiological work.

+ Experience and/or knowledge of radiological job coverage principles.

+ Experience and/or knowledge in radiological event response (CAM alarm, ARM alarm, personnel contamination, etc.).

+ Fundamental understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and general science.

+ Ability to perform basic algebra and unit conversions.

+ Proven adherence to policies and procedures.

+ Clear, effective verbal and written communication.

+ Ability to wear required PPE (e.g., respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti-contamination clothing).

+ Ability to obtain Laboratory RCT certification and Q clearance.

** Education and Years of Relevant

Experience:

** Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** DOE Order 426.2A:
** Requires a High School Degree

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Active DOE "Q" clearance

+ Successful completion of a LANL RP-PROG approved Radiation Control Training Program with DOE Core Certification

+ Radiological Worker

+ Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures

+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF software products

** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds;
Reading vision;
Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception;
Ability to speak;
Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz). Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; in addition to reaching overhead, horizontally, and down;
Free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into controlled areas;
Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environments.

** Work Environment:
** Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti-contamination clothing.

Work Schedule:

This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a rotating shift/weekend schedule.  Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.  Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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* Work Location:

** This position will be physically…