Job Title: Health Physics Technician II [Bargaining Unit]
Posted by: SLAC/Stanford on Apr 21, 2024
Location:
Menlo Park , CAJob Description:
Position overview :
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's Environmental Health and Safety Division is seeking a Health Physics Technician II to join our Radiation Protection team. Members of the Radiation Protection team are responsible for supporting all aspects of radiological designs and operations in support of the mission of SLAC, including SLAC's Laser Safety program. Working under minimal supervision and (in some instances) independently, you will be responsible for performing a wide variety of health physics support duties. In order to be effective you will apply radiation detection principles, knowledge of regulatory requirements and proficiency in one or more of the following areas: radioactive material activation and contamination surveys, shipping determinations, area radiation monitoring, radiological work control development, gamma spectroscopy and liquid scintillation. Assignments normally require study and analysis of various courses of action.
As a Health Physics Technician II you are expected to evaluate options and determine the most appropriate implementation of established protocols for job coverage, survey method, etc. in your approach to radiological protection by identifying problems and weaknesses and recommending potential solutions. You will also work with other environmental health and safety staff, scientists, experimental users, engineers and technicians, as well as other Radiation Protection partners, and outside vendors/contractors in order to fulfill program and regulatory requirements safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This position reports to the Radiation Protection Field Operations Group Leader.
SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA. Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
Your specific responsibilities include: Conduct and evaluate radiological surveys involving ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination in accelerator, industrial areas, and auxiliary areas, as well as of materials and wastes, by using a wide range of fixed and portable radiation detection instruments. Assist and/or contribute to the development of survey procedures and document surveys using word processing, database and spreadsheet programs. Determine area classifications, establish boundaries, and develop area access/control requirements. Monitor the work of SLAC personnel involving radiation and radioactive material. Ensure compliance with regulations and policies as well as special field control requirements such as Radiological Work Permit (RWP). Interact with and provide guidance and support to line personnel to help facilitate radiological safety in the field. Administer radiological training to others in a classroom setting. Provide field support such as prompt radiation surveys, area dosimetry, field sampling, gamma spectroscopy and activities specific to radioactive material, radioactive waste, and disassembly and disposition programs. Achieve and maintain HPT III qualification through periodic written, practical and oral examinations within one year of hire. - The duties listed above are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Associate degree in physical sciences or related fields, or a combination of training and work experience performing duties similar to those listed above. Knowledge of basic engineering or scientific principles, mathematics, physics and related subject matter. Must become qualified to use a wide range of radiological survey instrumentation (e.g., Inovision 450/451, Ludlum 2241 and 3030, Meridian 5085). Be qualified as a Health Physics Technician in accordance with SLAC HPT qualification process. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to comprehend fully and explain the applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and internal requirements to field personnel, business partners, regulators, and other stakeholders. Ability to work in a team environment, independently with minimum supervision. Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer support in a respectful, supportive and service-oriented manner. Must be organized and detail oriented and be able to maintain documents and database files. Ability to coordinate and manage workload in support of multiple projects with competing priorities. Proficiency in the use of basic computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. Proficiency in the use of mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) and remote work tools such as Zoom, Outlook, Adobe E-sign, VPN and remote desktop. In addition, preferred requirements include: Bachelor's degree in health physics or related field. Previous qualification as a DOE Radiological Control Technician. Familiarity with the use and application of gamma spectroscopy instrumentation and liquid scintillation counters. Current registration with National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT). Certificates and Licenses: Certified as a Department of Transportation (DOT) Radioactive Material Shipper, or able to obtain certification within a year of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial C Class driver's license. Ability to obtain and maintain necessary certification to operate Power Industrial Vehicles (PIVs). SLAC Employee Competencies: Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner. Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing. Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes. Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward. Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes. Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages. Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals. Physical requirements and Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Work standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, field staff, business partners, and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1-General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ ------------------
The expected pay range for this position is $48.04 (Step 1) - $ 58.11(Step 10) per hour . Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
---------------- Classification Title: Health Physics Technician II Job code: 8721 Grade: A37 Employment Duration: Regular Continuing
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As one of 17 Department of Energy national labs, SLAC pushes the frontiers of human knowledge and drives discoveries that benefit humankind. We invent the tools that make those discoveries possible and share them with researchers all over the world. X-rays Reveal the Atomic World Our 2-mile-long particle accelerator is the lab’s backbone. Once the scene of major discoveries in particle physics, today it generates the world’s brightest X-rays for our revolutionary X-ray laser, the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). Thousands of researchers come to SLAC to use LCLS and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource to probe matter in atomic detail. These X-ray studies help scientists understand the fundamental workings of nature and find solutions to real-world problems. Fundamental Science, Practical Benefits When researchers delve into basic details of the world around us, practical benefits often follow. This is true of research at SLAC. In chemistry, “molecular movies” made with our X-ray laser are capturing all the tiny steps of chemical reactions for the first time. This new understanding will help improve reactions that give us fuels, fertilizers and a host of other products. In biology, X-rays reveal how proteins – one of the key molecules of life – function in our bodies and in nature. This research has contributed to the development of medications for melanoma, flu and HIV and is aiding the fight against COVID-19, Ebola, high blood pressure and other ills. SLAC studies of exotic materials with quirky traits could have a profound impact on society, although it may be far in the future. Meanwhile, scientists use our X-ray beams for experiments to improve materials for computer chips, jet planes, refinery operations and “smart windows” that automatically adjust the amount of light coming in, to name a few.Even the accelerator technology developed for basic physics experiments has had a huge impact in medicine and industry, where it shrinks tumors, sterilizes medical supplies and hardens materials, among many other things. SLAC researchers are working to make accelerators much smaller and cheaper so they can accomplish even more. Solving Energy Challenges Many threads of SLAC research come together in the quest for clean, sustainable energy sources. We study how plants make energy from sunlight with an eye to doing the same, and customize chemical reactions for generating clean fuels. Our specialized X-ray equipment allows scientists to watch batteries, solar cells and fuel cells in operation, a crucial step in improving how they work. An Eye on the Cosmos SLAC started more than 50 years ago as a place to discover fundamental particles and forces. Today, our researchers still explore the universe at the largest and smallest scales. At the tiniest scale, we help search for new particles and forces at the Large Hadron Collider in Europe, where the Higgs boson was discovered. At the most sweeping scale, we’re building the world’s biggest digital camera for the widest, deepest survey of the night sky ever undertaken. Our longstanding expertise in building particle detectors is being put to use in experiments that search for dark matter and dark energy, probe the secrets of ghostly neutrinos, look for signs of cosmic inflation and capture high-energy particles from the most violent events in the universe. Key Partnerships Stanford University operates SLAC for the DOE Office of Science. Our five joint research centers and facilities with Stanford focus on cosmology and astrophysics, materials and energy science, catalysis, ultrafast science and cryogenic electron microscopy. SLAC’s location in Silicon Valley and our connections with DOE, Stanford and other leading research centers speed our progress. We also look for ways to work with industry to solve problems and spread the benefits of research out into society.