Location: Moab, Utah
Title: Senior Health Physicist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: 25% if Remote
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Senior Project Health Physicist is responsible for leadership and oversight of the Moab UMTRA Project Radiation Protection (RP) Program and the Radiological Verification Program. Both programs implement various federal regulations and DOE requirements and apply to the Moab and Crescent Junction (CJ) sites. In addition to direct support of the Moab UMTRA Project this position will assist with North Wind business development/proposal efforts and provide professional-level Health Physics support and oversight of other projects as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the implementation of the Radiation Protection Program and Verification Program (also called the Final Status Survey Program) for two different work locations.Provide professional Health Physics support and advice to the Program Manager and Operations to assist the project reaching production goals while remaining compliant with federal regulations and guidance as required by contract.Perform and document inspections, assessments and oversight of various aspects of the Radiation Protection and Verification programs and associated field work.Ensure the Verification Program is implemented in compliance with the Program and implementing procedures, and that the program complies with 40 CFR 192, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR URANIUM AND THORIUM MILL TAILINGS.Ensure the Radiation Protection Program is implemented in compliance with the Program and implementing procedures, and that the program complies with 10 CFR 835, OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION.Train and mentor Radiation Protection and Verification personnel.Review and approve results of lab and field gamma spectroscopy analyses of soil for the Verification Program, including the comparison of results from onsite and offsite labs to ensure quality and accuracy of results.Provide presentations to project personnel, DOE and the public, as requested, on various aspects of the Radiation Protection and Verification programs and activities.Work closely with the Moab UMTRA Project Closure Manager to plan and implement verification activities on the Moab and CJ sites to support closure and unrestricted release of the land at both sites.Author programs, procedures, technical documents, reports and applications for review/approval by DOE, NRC, or other agencies.Work collaboratively with Operations personnel at both sites to assist production while remaining compliant with the RP and Verification Programs.Perform technical review and approval of RP and Verification Programs and procedures.Review and approve the Quarterly Environmental Radiological Monitoring Report.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Health Physics or related field.Certification in Comprehensive Health Physics by the American Board of Health Physics (CHP).At least 10 years of experience in implementation and oversight of DOE Radiation Protection programs in compliance with 10 CFR 835, including external and internal dosimetry programs.At least 10 years of experience in radiological decommissioning and remediation projects, including the design, implementation and documentation of Verification/Final Status Surveys for unrestricted release of buildings and land areas.Experience in using the RESRAD computer code.Experience implementing the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM), particularly related to the statistical evaluation of lab and field radiological analysis results of samples.Experience with addressing comments to assist agencies (DOE, NRC, EPA, etc.) to approve plans, procedures, applications and other technical submittals.Experience with business development, including interpreting Request for Proposal language and writing proposals to assist in the pursuit of new work.

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in the use of computers and software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others as necessary.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to project personnel, outside organizations and the public.Ability to work efficiently remotely or at a project site.Skilled in use of RESRAD computer code to calculate potential radiation dose to various cohorts for the purpose of employing Supplemental Standards where remediation to established release limit is not feasible.Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead effective teams to implement programs and procedures leading to completion and closeout of large decommissioning and remediation projects.

Special Requirements:

Current 40 Hour HAZWOPER qualification or the ability to obtain qualification.Must pass pre-employment background check.Must pass pre-employment drug screening.Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MS degree in health physics or related field preferred. Additional safety-related certifications (CIH, CSP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is normally mild to moderate. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, machinery and vehicles.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.