This position is part of the Office of Enterprise Assessments, Office of Enforcement, Department of Energy. As a Health Physicist, you will conduct investigations of possible violations of the Department's nuclear safety regulations, review of all aspects of the radiation protection program for the organization's missions and tasks, and lead teams of DOE and contractor technical experts in the conduct of, investigations, inspections, reviews, and associated technical analyses.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: 1. Degree: natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus. or 2. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in above, plus appropriate experience or other education. or 3. Certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described in the paragraph one. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Conducting audits or assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with nuclear safety programs. Analyzing nuclear safety issues to identify underlying trends, causes, and potential mitigations. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Health Physicist, you will: Serve as team leader for investigations and evaluations of non-compliances with the Department's nuclear safety regulations at DOE nuclear and non-nuclear facilities complex-wide, with a specific focus on radiation protection. Lead, direct, and participate in multidisciplinary teams and effectively integrate inputs from the team and stakeholders to ensure systematic, thorough, and professional performance of investigations and that enforcement conclusions are sound and factually based. Serve as the senior technical expert in the area of radiation protection to the Director of Nuclear Safety Enforcement. Evaluate highly technical and unique nuclear safety issues at DOE facilities to determine contractor compliance with DOE's nuclear safety rules, with a specific emphasis on radiological protection. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for enforcement action to federal and contractor management in both written and oral formats.