Sr Health Physicist II – III (Dosimetry QA Lead/Manager)

Classification Title:

Sr Health Physicist II – III (Dosimetry QA Lead/Manager)

Grade:

26 – 27 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2568

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

100 UV

Organization:

Safety and Security Officer

Department:

Rad Protection Program

Project Assignment:

Dosimetry

Posting Date:

8/12/2025

Closing Date:

8/19/2025

Duties:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of health physics work  usually in a project or staff group.  Performs work that involves executing routine health physics oversight, but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting regulatory requirements or suitability of equipment and/or materials for health physics applications.
• Performs work using UCOR core processes and project-specific radiation safety plans.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment specifications, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for equipment.
• Coordinates health physics efforts in assigned areas between other specialty and other disciplines, and with the client, suppliers, and contractors.
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other health physicists, safety specialists or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
• Prepares letters to employees, vendors and clients detailing individual exposure to radiation.
• Reviews vendor bids and makes recommendations for selection.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design with respect to health physics requirements.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quality assurance and staffing requirements for proposals.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate health physicists.
• Thorough knowledge of health physics techniques, the design of radiological systems, and radiological engineering and design calculations.
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices.
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory codes and standards relevant to health physics, normally acquired through:
• A recognized degree in health physics, radiological engineering or scientific discipline 
• from an accredited college or university
• Certification as a Health Physicist (CHP) through a recognized accrediting organization licensing through appropriate regulatory authorities, where required
• Sufficient number of courses in health physics
• Practical work experience in applied health physics.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Grade 26:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Health Physics or a closely related discipline or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and related experience.     Documented and verifiable training is required.

Experience: 10 years of related experience is required.  NRRPT or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) strongly preferred.

Level-Specific Job Scope and Responsibilities:

• Under limited management direction, independently performs all programs and activities that fall under the responsibility of a Health Physicist.
• Performs health physics and radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, independent oversight, and instrument functions to assure compliance with regulatory, contractual and company level requirements.
• Ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished through incorporation of pro
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones.  Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate to peers and management program requirements and ALARA throughout project work documents.
• Updates and maintains the Radiological Control Program within the assigned area of responsibility and provides Health Physicist leadership to those preparing documents and procedures implementing these requirements.
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.  Full knowledge of project practices.
• Plans and coordinates independent work requiring substantial judgment and experience in the application and adaptation of health physics techniques. 
• Devises new approaches to technical problems.  
• Extensive working knowledge of health physics and coordinating work with other technical disciplines.  
• Extensive knowledge of precedents in the industry.
• Knowledgeable of and performs difficult health physics activities with minimal technical oversight, or controls the scope of a discipline area on a large project.  
• Coordinates technical issues with other departments or functions.  
• Provides technical direction for specific tasks and assigns work to subordinate senior health physicists, technicians or project sub-groups.
• Has in-depth understanding in all aspects of the Operational Radiation Protection Program.

Grade 27:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Health Physics or a closely related discipline or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and related experience.     Documented and verifiable training is required.

Experience: 12 years of related experience is required.  NRRPT or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) strongly preferred.

Level-Specific Job Scope and Responsibilities:

• Working independently, develops and leads implementation of programs and activities that fall under the responsibility of a Health Physicist.
• Performs health physics and radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, independent oversight, and instrument functions to assure compliance with regulatory, contractual and company level requirements.
• Ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished through incorporation of program requirements and ALARA throughout project work documents.
• Updates and maintains the Radiological Control Program within the assigned area of responsibility and provides Health Physicist leadership to those preparing documents and procedures implementing these requirements.
• Contributes to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.  Considered expert in field within the organization.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for most elements of the Operational Radiation Protection Program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones. Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate to peers and management
• Plans and coordinates independent work requiring substantial judgment and experience in the application and adaptation of health physics techniques. 
• Devises new approaches to technical problems.  Extensive working knowledge of health physics and coordinating work with other technical disciplines.  
• Extensive knowledge of precedents in the industry.     ]
• Knowledgeable of and performs difficult health physics activities with minimal technical oversight, or controls the scope of a discipline area on a large project.  
• Coordinates technical issues with other departments or functions.  
• Provides technical direction for specific tasks and assigns work to subordinate senior health physicists, technicians or project sub-groups.

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1:       Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2:       Only web applications will be considered.

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