Senior​/Principal Radiological Control Technologist - Radiation Protection & Education Training, Onsite

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

* Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

* Extraordinary co-workers

* Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

* Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

* Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

* Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about your work and interested in joining a dynamic team that solves challenging health physics problems in support of our nation's security? If so, the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Radiation Protection (RP) is seeking a Training Specialist within the RP Policy & Administration department.

This position is within the RP Training and Education (RPTE) group, which develops and implements SNL corporate radiological worker and group 4610 RP personnel training programs in accordance with 10 CFR 835 and other applicable DOE requirements. The RPTE Training Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering corporate radiological worker and other group 4610 trainings for Sandia line personnel and Sandia radiological control technologist (RCT) training program.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

* Provide day-to-day execution of the conduct, scheduling, oversight, development, and delivery of the courses they have been assigned.

* Develop and maintain course materials, including exams, exam banks, lesson plans, power point presentations, evaluations, and other materials as needed.

* Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the material they are responsible for.

* Perform and document student assessments.

* Submit student training records.

* Develop and review examinations developed from exam banks.

* Plan course schedules and scheduling training courses in the corporate training and development system.

* Support other elements of the Radiation Protection Training program.

Work is fast-paced, and assignments may change frequently in response to Sandia line customer and RP organization needs. Periodic travel is required to provide training to Sandia personnel at Carlsbad, NM, Tonopah, NV, and Livermore, CA.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$74,700 - $144,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

* Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, radiological sciences, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline, plus minimum of five (5) or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job;
Or equivalent experience in lieu of degree of directly related experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

* Experience as a Radiological Control Technician working under DOE or NRC regulations.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

* A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a radiation protection trainer at a DOE or NRC radiation protection program.

* National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) registered.

* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

* Demonstrated interpersonal and customer relations skills.

* Ability to effectively work independently and in diverse teaming environments.

* Proficiency with standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

* Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).

About Our Team

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Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a…