Temporary Radiological Control Technician Trainer

Temporary Radiological Control Technician Trainer

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.

Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.

The college's diverse employee pool includes 38 full-time faculty, 48 adjunct faculty, and 112 staff members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, and college tuition reimbursement.

At SENMC we are working to provide a sustainable future for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) complex at large. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the WIPP Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the DOE complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy! Our Training team is seeking a Temporary Radiological Control Technician Trainer to support the DOE mission by helping to meet the demand for technicians throughout the DOE system, including WIPP.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training using the systematic approach to training.
• Develop training materials such as Job-task lists, On-the-Job Training qualification cards, Qualification Standards, Classroom training materials and knowledge tests.
• Ensure compliance with DOE standards, processes, and procedures.
• Develop curriculum and training materials in a manner to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Develop curriculum including drafting, editing, and revising and performing comment resolution.
• Perform equipment walk downs to verify operable conditions.
• Work with functional managers, technical authorities, subject matter experts, and field workers to ensure curriculum is designed and facilitated in an appropriate manner for the training, qualification, and experience of the students.
• Ensure the level of detail prescribed in the curriculum is appropriately balanced with the training required for a Radiological Control Technician.
• Provide interface with technical authorities, functional managers, and subject matter experts.
• Other duties as assigned in response to a rapidly changing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to accomplish organization objectives by organizing and monitoring work processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; training development software.
• Experience developing and implementing classroom applications.
• Experience with the Job Hazard Analysis process.
• Instructor or training specialist qualification related to technical/functional operations.
• Knowledge of DOE Order 426.2, "Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities."
• Excellent communication skills: keen appreciation for follow up, follow through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Experience working in and with industry; good working knowledge of the region's high demand industries especially as it relates to the workforce needs of employers.
• Knowledge of economic and workforce development practices, systems, and program design; knowledge of training systems.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and making presentations to groups and individuals.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Punctual and dependable.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources, and business processes. This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Affirmative Action Statement:

SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.