Radiation Safety Technician
LMI, a not-for-profit strategic consulting organization focused on the federal government, is seeking an Radiation Safety Technician.
This position is located in the National Capital Region.
With the threat of transnational terrorism and ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by nations potentially hostile to the US, DHS has taken steps to integrate the full range of its radiological/nuclear, chemical, and biological threat detection programs.
As the focal point for this effort, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) requires consulting and program management support that can reinforce and better enable a more dynamic and operationally-focused DHS strategy.
Within CWMD, the National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) is responsible for early detection and situational awareness of biological and chemical events anywhere around the world.
The person selected for this position will execute all radiation safety tasks in support of the CWMD Office Radiation Protection Program.
This includes but is not limited to conducting personnel dosimetry, contamination control, source accountability and storage, use of radiation detection equipment, and shipping and receiving radioactive materials.
Please note:
This position will be located on a client site.
Finalists must be able to pass a DHS Suitability Check and Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities Execute all radiation safety tasks in support of the CWMD Office Radiation Protection Program.
This includes but is not limited to conducting personnel dosimetry, contamination control, source accountability and storage, use of radiation detection equipment, and shipping and receiving radioactive materials.
Radioactive Materials License - Issued by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
This license shall allow for the use of licensed materials at temporary job sites anywhere in the United States where the NRC maintains jurisdiction including areas of federal jurisdiction within Agreement States.
NRC license shall allow the Contractor to perform their own source leak tests.
Leak tests shall be performed in accordance with 10 CFR 39.
35NRC license shall allow for the Contractor to transport licensed material in accordance with the provision of 10 CFR Part 71, Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Material.
NRC license shall allow for the Contractor to use licensed material for daily instrument operation checks, field calibration of instrumentation, in support of training, as well as field support of emergency response exercises.
NRC license shall allow for possession of common threat and non-threat sources including, at a minimum, Co-60, Cs-137, Ir-192, F-18, Tc-99m, Tl-201; and neutron emitting sources.
Contractor's NRC license must allow for possession at a minimum 10 millicuries (mCi) for threat and non-threat sources and up to 70 microcuries (uCi) for Cf-252 and/or 50 mCi of Am-241/Be for neutron emitting sources.
Be prepared to amend their NRC license, as needed.
Comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the storage, handling, transport and use of radioactive materials.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
Associates' degree in Health Physics, or equivalentAbility to obtain high-level clearance and DHS suitability clearanceMust have 5 years in systems engineering or related work.
6
years experience in radiation safety; BS degree in Health Physics or related discipline may substitute for 2 years' experience; NRRPT certification substitutes for 3 years of experience.
Qualifications:
Active high-level clearance (current DHS Suitability preferred)Knowledge and experience in CBRN material as well as an understanding of the hazards associated with their manufacture, transport and use.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is located in the National Capital Region.
With the threat of transnational terrorism and ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by nations potentially hostile to the US, DHS has taken steps to integrate the full range of its radiological/nuclear, chemical, and biological threat detection programs.
As the focal point for this effort, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) requires consulting and program management support that can reinforce and better enable a more dynamic and operationally-focused DHS strategy.
Within CWMD, the National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) is responsible for early detection and situational awareness of biological and chemical events anywhere around the world.
The person selected for this position will execute all radiation safety tasks in support of the CWMD Office Radiation Protection Program.
This includes but is not limited to conducting personnel dosimetry, contamination control, source accountability and storage, use of radiation detection equipment, and shipping and receiving radioactive materials.
Please note:
This position will be located on a client site.
Finalists must be able to pass a DHS Suitability Check and Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities Execute all radiation safety tasks in support of the CWMD Office Radiation Protection Program.
This includes but is not limited to conducting personnel dosimetry, contamination control, source accountability and storage, use of radiation detection equipment, and shipping and receiving radioactive materials.
Radioactive Materials License - Issued by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
This license shall allow for the use of licensed materials at temporary job sites anywhere in the United States where the NRC maintains jurisdiction including areas of federal jurisdiction within Agreement States.
NRC license shall allow the Contractor to perform their own source leak tests.
Leak tests shall be performed in accordance with 10 CFR 39.
35NRC license shall allow for the Contractor to transport licensed material in accordance with the provision of 10 CFR Part 71, Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Material.
NRC license shall allow for the Contractor to use licensed material for daily instrument operation checks, field calibration of instrumentation, in support of training, as well as field support of emergency response exercises.
NRC license shall allow for possession of common threat and non-threat sources including, at a minimum, Co-60, Cs-137, Ir-192, F-18, Tc-99m, Tl-201; and neutron emitting sources.
Contractor's NRC license must allow for possession at a minimum 10 millicuries (mCi) for threat and non-threat sources and up to 70 microcuries (uCi) for Cf-252 and/or 50 mCi of Am-241/Be for neutron emitting sources.
Be prepared to amend their NRC license, as needed.
Comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the storage, handling, transport and use of radioactive materials.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
Associates' degree in Health Physics, or equivalentAbility to obtain high-level clearance and DHS suitability clearanceMust have 5 years in systems engineering or related work.
6
years experience in radiation safety; BS degree in Health Physics or related discipline may substitute for 2 years' experience; NRRPT certification substitutes for 3 years of experience.
Qualifications:
Active high-level clearance (current DHS Suitability preferred)Knowledge and experience in CBRN material as well as an understanding of the hazards associated with their manufacture, transport and use.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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