Radiological Control Technician

Radiological Control Technician 3

Salary: $72,800 - $115,400

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for skilled Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) to join the Radiation Protection (RP) Division. RCTs support a wide variety of work activities across a broad range of facilities and can learn new skills and expand their expertise in identifying and understanding 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.

As an RCT 3, you will provide direct support to field implementation of the Radiation Protection Program through the execution of radiological job coverage, workplace surveys, and documentation of radiological data. In addition, you will assist and mentor less experienced RCTs in the execution of radiation monitoring, contamination control, emergency response, and the implementation of radiation work permits and other work documents.

• Experience in providing radiological support for moderate and high‑hazard radiological work.
• Experience in responding to radiological events (spill, personnel contamination, etc.)
• Experience in the development of radiological work planning (RWPs, IWDs, etc.)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti‑contamination clothing.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior RCTs.
• Knowledge of DOE Radiation Protection policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.

• Active DOE Q clearance
• Currently DOE Core certified
• NRRPT (National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists)
• Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures

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.

Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti‑contamination clothing.

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.

The work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Internal applicants:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of one‑year continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.
External applicants:
The commitment period for this position is two (2) years.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The position…