Radiation Safety Officer 04008 NWP

Overview

Manages radiation protection program for Army Corps remediation project.

Key Responsibilities

• radiological surveys
• work permits
• field implementation
• hazard identification
• safety training
• technician management

Tasks

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FUSRAP Project. The project involves remediation of radiological and chemical contaminants from the site soils. The RSO will interact closely with the project team including project management, field crews, radiological control technicians, safety professionals and subcontractors. The project has an accredited on-site laboratory to perform near “real time’ analysis of soils and water as well as air sample analysis for personal, general area and perimeter monitoring -Attend meetings as requested to support management team and project objectives. -Management of radiological control technicians. -Personnel participate in a readiness demonstration prior to performing a task. -Preparation and review of deliverables – Radiological surveys, Radiation Work Permits (RWPs), technical data packages / reports, air monitoring reports, radiological characterization reports -Review and revision of project work plans and procedures. -Oversee field implementation of radiation safety procedures – Contamination control, free-release surveys, TLD’s, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), radiological postings -Provide training (Radiological Worker II) to personnel as needed to support project training requirements. -Ensure all project personnel are trained on radiation safety topics commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities. -Identification and mitigation of radiological hazards during work planning and execution. -Ensure occupational safety hazards and hazard controls are properly addressed in the design or modification of new facilities or processes (with emphasis on hazard elimination).

Requirements

• radiation safety
• marssim
• 10 yrs
• bachelor's
• excel
• chp certification

What You Bring

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment. Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain Travel Required: No (Only required if not local to Luckey, OH) Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance. Master’s degree in a related field, NRRPT certification, CHP Certification. -Ability to handle different and unrelated processes and methods. Decisions regarding what needs to be done. -A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the development and/or management and implementation of radiation safety programs for HTRW remediation, facility D&D, or other projects with hazards similar to the Luckey site, preferably involving beryllium, lead, and radionuclides. -Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with others to ensure that customer requests or needs are met. Acknowledges and clarifies customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented, and addressed. -Ability to perform mathematical calculations to support data analysis. -Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for up to six hours per day. -Must be able to travel to the site at least 50% of the time. -Knowledge and experience in the use of radiation protection instrumentation. -A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in health physics, engineering, science or related field. -A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Final Status Survey (FSS) plan development and/or implementation to address MARSSIM. -Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations. -Thorough working knowledge of computer application for databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and word processing (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). -Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. -Technical and field radiation safety personnel needed to perform project tasks are trained and qualified commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities. -A minimum of two (2) years of experience in management or supervision of technical and field staff. -Must be able to obtain a Normal BeLPT prior to working on site. -Radiation safety equipment, tools, and materials necessary for task execution are available, calibrated, and tested. -The ability to facilitate corrective action, monitor work, and coordinate the activities of others as it pertains to health and safety. -Demonstrated ability to interface with clients, manage customer expectations and satisfaction, provide status reports to internal and external stakeholders. -Experience with Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) techniques. -Ability to wear a powered air purifying respirator. -Specialty training, including but not limited to: radiation safety instrumentation, air monitoring (occupational and effluent), shielding, internal and external dosimetry, non-destructive assay (gamma and alpha spectroscopy), nuclear criticality safety and respiratory protection. -Ability to write plans, procedures, routine reports, operating instructions and correspondence

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