Title Health Physicist Position Number 39452 Company WA River Protection Solutions City/State Richland, WA Location 200E Tank Farms Posted 09/25/2024 Closes 10/09/2024 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Responsibilities/Duties Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history! WRPS is seeking a Health Physicist for the Retrieval and West Operations (RWO) department. They will provide support for ensuring radiological compliance in accordance with all applicable government and industry standards, rules, and regulations pertaining to nuclear radiation. Duties to include, but not limited to: May serve as Facility Point of Contact (FPOC) for Radiological Work Planning and other health physics specialties. Develop, prepare, review, and/or approve work planning documents, technical basis documents and participates in Process Hazards Review Analysis (PHRA), and ALARA design reviews. Support field exercises, review work procedures/practices, conduct field surveillances, perform assessments, and assist in training of health physics technicians (HPTs). Working independently, develops and leads implementation of radiological control programs and activities that fall under the responsibility of a Health Physicist/Radiological Work Planner. - Under administrative direction, provides advanced and wide-ranging technical, operational, and regulatory guidance on company's Radiological Protection issues. - Performs SST R&C radiological work planning and Facility Technical Point of Contact (FPOC) duties, leadership, and independent oversight to assure compliance with regulatory, contractual and company level requirements. Performs assessments, calculations, and/or monitoring to determine the proper radiological controls and shielding required to meet or exceed company/regulatory standards, while considering the economic impacts as based on procedures. - Applies sophisticated procedural radiological engineering and health physics principles for multiple new, complex facilities/projects in scope. - Ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished through incorporation of program requirements and ALARA throughout technical work documents. Provides a leadership function within radiological work planning and assures implementation of sound and compliant radiological control technical work documents along with distribution of upcoming package development. - 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. - Follows WRPS procedures, policies, processes and expectations including those related to industrial and radiological safety, quality, conduct of operations, and environmental compliance. - Provides complete/accurate information and timely meets internal and external commitments, including those related to corrective actions. - May temporarily fill in for HP Supervisor during absences. - Daily interface regarding work status - Daily interface on technical issues and resolution - Daily interface regarding functional element performance - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. - Daily communication at the direct Manager level - Occasional communication at the higher manager level - Daily interface with project personnel - Occasional interface with DOE-ORP personnel - Frequent communication with other Hanford contractors - Daily communication with other safety and health organizations This position requires an in-depth knowledge of Hanford operating practices, Radiological Control practices and requirements, safety procedures, and work management policies as they apply to radiological work planning. - Demonstrate commitment to the Tank Operations Contract (TOC) Vision and its core values - Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. - Identify/understand issues and opportunities – draw conclusions based on various sources of data; choose action consistent with facts, constraints, and probable consequences. - Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work task or work environment (ability to effectively work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures). This position requires a high skill ability to problem solve and incorporate sound ALARA practices into radiological work planning activities. Field operations can be highly complex when all of the requirements are integrated into procedures, requirements, and work documents. Required Qualifications Grade 18: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Grade 19: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and nine (9) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. -Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased. Grade 20: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and ten (10) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. -Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased. Desired Qualifications - National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) preferred. Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175 Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875 Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following: *A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). *Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). *Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply). WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Relocation Funding Provided Yes U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Clearance Required No Job Classification Exempt Shift Work Required No This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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