Radiation Safety Officer NWP

Location: Luckey, Ohio —
Title: Radiation Safety Officer —
Schedule: Full Time —
Travel Required: No —
Government Clearance: Ability to obtain

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) manages and implements the Radiation Protection Program at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FUSRAP Project that involves remediation of radiological and chemical contaminants from site soils. The RSO works closely with project management, field crews, radiological control technicians, safety professionals and subcontractors. The project includes an accredited on‑site laboratory for near‑real‑time analysis of soils, water and air samples for personal, general area and perimeter monitoring.

• Management of radiological control technicians.
• Overall implementation of the Radiation Protection Plan.
• Identification and mitigation of radiological hazards during work planning and execution.
• Preparation and review of deliverables – Radiological surveys, Radiation Work Permits (RWPs), technical data packages/reports, air monitoring reports, radiological characterization reports.
• Oversee field implementation of radiation safety procedures – Contamination control, free‑release surveys, TLD’s, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), radiological postings.
• Review and revision of project work plans and procedures.
• Provide training (Radiological Worker II) to personnel as needed to support project training requirements.
• Attend meetings as requested to support management team and project objectives.

• Technical and field radiation safety personnel are trained and qualified commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• All project personnel are trained on radiation safety topics commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Occupational safety hazards and hazard controls are properly addressed in the design or modification of new facilities or processes (emphasis on hazard elimination).
• Radiation safety equipment, tools and materials necessary for task execution are available, calibrated and tested.
• Personnel participate in a readiness demonstration prior to performing a task.
• Work area inspections are performed prior to the start of work and periodically through execution.
• Exposure monitoring is conducted and personnel are informed of the results.
• Radiation safety records are generated and retained in accordance with the RPP.
• Program performance issues are identified, corrected and communicated.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in health physics, engineering, science or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years of experience developing and/or managing radiation safety programs for HTRW remediation, facility decommissioning and disposal (D&D) or similar projects involving beryllium, lead and radionuclides.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in Final Status Survey (FSS) plan development and/or implementation addressing MARSSIM.
• At least two (2) years of experience managing or supervising technical and field staff.
• Experience with Multi‑Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) techniques.

• Specialty training in radiation safety instrumentation, air monitoring, shielding, dosimetry, non‑destructive assay, nuclear criticality safety and respiratory protection.
• Knowledge and experience with radiation protection instrumentation.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to support data analysis.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local occupational safety and health regulations.
• Proficient use of computer applications for databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis and word processing (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to facilitate corrective action, monitor work and coordinate activities related to health and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write plans, procedures, routine reports, operating instructions and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients, manage customer expectations and satisfaction, and provide status reports to…