Radiological Control Specialist / Health Physicist

Work Location: Site - IWTU

Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4x10's

Salary Grade: 15 Salary Range Min $77,635 Mid $99,195 Max $120,755

Salary Grade: 18 Salary Range Min $111,520 Mid $142,945 Max $174,365

Position Purpose:

Provide Radiological Engineering support for assigned projects and facilities, including the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) Radiation Protection (RP) Program. Review and evaluate both proposed and ongoing radiological work activities to facilitate planning and support for radiological operations by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating radiological hazards using engineering principles and work controls. Maintain a field presence during radiological activities to ensure that proper radiological controls are implemented in work practices and that ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles are followed.

Develop, review, and implement procedures, technical documents, reports, work control documents, and more, while conducting internal assessments, instrumentation evaluations, radiological software management, monitoring, and data analysis to ensure adherence to the Radiological Control Manual, RP Procedures, and relevant regulations. Assist with health physics evaluations and promote continuous improvement in the RP program by identifying issues, deficiencies, opportunities for enhancement, and best practices, and by taking appropriate follow-up actions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):

This is a multi-level posting and the successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. At the Idaho Environmental Coalition, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Engineering, or a related physical science, mathematics, or engineering field, including formal training in RP. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree as specified in Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2. A combination of experience and education may be substituted for a degree. Bachelors equivalent is 8 years of directly relevant experience.

Experience:

Salary Grade 15: 2 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.

Salary Grade 18: 12 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.

Should include 1 year of nuclear experience and experience performing DOE related radiological activities or meet the alternative requirements as specified in DOE Order 426.2.

Security:

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Note: Successful completion of the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) examination Part I, active registration with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT), or advanced academic degrees related to RP or Health Physics may serve as the basis for equivalency to the education and experience requirements listed above.

Additional Health Physicist Position responsibilities that may be included, based on the skills and qualifications of the selected candidate:

Perform advanced technical evaluations such as internal dosimetry evaluations, advanced shielding evaluations, ventilation evaluations, etc., using calculations and/or software to ensure regulatory requirements are met and doses are maintained ALARA. Ensure RP program compliance by evaluating, interpreting, and implementing regulator and contractual requirements, guidance documents, and technical standards and reports. Review new or proposed regulations and standards and evaluate their potential impact on the Radiation Protection program. Support radiological engineering through providing subject matter expert analysis and support, evaluations and reviews, developing and assisting in training, and performing radiological engineering duties as necessary to protect personnel, public, and environment from radiological hazards.

The U.S. Department of Energy's' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

The U.S. Department of Energy's' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID card:

• A temporary driver's license is not an acceptable form of identification.
• State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Special Requirements/Training:

-Proficiency in performing advanced health physics technical evaluations.

-Documented and verifiable training in Radiation Protection.

-Participation in professional organizations, including authoring and/or presenting on technical topics.

-Obtain and maintain ICP Radiological Engineer Qualification.

-Experience with 10 CFR 835, DOE O 458.1 and ISMS principles desired.

-Proficiency with radiological engineering software programs such as MCNP, MicroShield, IMBA, RESRAD, etc. desired.

Position Responsibilities:

Health Physics Support:

Provide Health Physics support to assigned projects and facilities and the RP Program.

Support the Radiological Engineering group by performing advanced health physics technical evaluations.

Offer technical support, guidance, and advice to RP management, RCTs, and line management to solve complex technical and operational problems, ensuring alignment with RP policy, requirements, procedures, and goals.

Suggest improvements for safety performance and the implementation of RP goals and ALARA principles.

Technical Assistance and Oversight:

Provide technical assistance and oversight for the day-to-day operations of assigned facilities and/or projects.

Review and evaluate proposed radiological work activities.

Aid in planning radiological operations by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating radiological hazards using health physics principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

Ensure field presence for planned radiological activities to verify the use of appropriate radiological controls and implementation of ALARA principles.

Ensure radiological controls are comprehensive and documented in accordance with procedures.

Documentation:

Assume ownership and responsibility for assigned RP project/facility procedures and technical documents as assigned.

Maintain, update, peer review, and ensure documents are in line with current regulatory drivers, standards, company standards and practices.

Continuous Improvement:

Support the continuous improvement of the RP program and RP project/facility.

Identify issues, deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and noteworthy practices, and follow up with appropriate actions.

Identify assessment needs and perform RP project and program assessments as assigned.

Technical Support and Guidance:

Provide technical support and guidance to the RP Program and other organizations as requested or assigned.

Assume ownership and Subject Matter Expert responsibilities for assigned RP program procedures (including development, review, interpretation, and revision as necessary).

Promoting Company and RP Program Culture:

Provide input to project radiological safety and operational goals.

Promote the RP program and project goals and provide feedback to line management and the RP Program on goal achievements.

Identify issues, deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and noteworthy practices, and follow up with appropriate actions.

Identify assessment needs and perform RP project and program assessments as assigned.

Must apply by 10:00 PM MST, midnight EST, on October 25, 2026.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at IEC males born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to make all employment decisions free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, genetic information, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation
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Other Information
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Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is a drug-free workplace
Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC supports a drug-free workplace through pre-employment screening. Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC maintains the work environment is safer and more productive without the presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances in the workplace. Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC considers chemical screening to be a part of the overall program to prevent these substances from entering our workplace. As part of our overall program, it is a requirement that all candidates for hire submit to chemical screening subsequent to an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to chemical screening or confirmation of a positive test will result in denial of consideration for employment.