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Amentum Health Physicist in Richland, Washington
Title Health Physicist
Position Number 39187
Company WA River Protection Solutions
City/State Richland, WA
Location 2750E/200E
Posted 07/01/2024
Closes 07/15/2024
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is seeking a Health Physicist in the Production Operations Tank Farm Support department. They will provide guidance in support of company radiological designs and modifications. Characterizes radiation dose rates to ensure sufficient shielding is provided when performing work in or around radioactive material as appropriate. Responsible for ensuring radiological compliance in accordance with all applicable government and industry standards, rules, and regulations.
Provide comprehensive operational and regulatory guidance on company's Radiological Protection issues.
Apply in-depth, procedural, radiological engineering and health physics principles for a moderate to large facility/project in scope.
Perform assessments, calculations, and/or monitoring to determine the proper radiological controls and shielding required to meet or exceed company/regulatory standards, while considering economic impacts as based on procedures.
Prepare technical documentation and models to support calculations based on procedural requirements.
Manage (tracking, estimating, etc.) and communicate changes to assigned schedule.
Verify, test, and check peer's calculations for validity.
Prepare briefings, presentations, reports, and lectures to facility stakeholders and company directors.
Review design drawings to ensure verified calculations have been included as based on procedures.
Perform field walk downs as deemed necessary to ensure program implementation is performed as to the approved design.
Participates in work planning and execution, supports field exercises, conducts field surveillances, performs assessments and assists in the training of radiological control technicians.
May function as Health Physicist lead or Subject Matter Expert within company, as approved by manager.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Grade 16:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field;
Two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Grade 17:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field;
Five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level; however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 18:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field;
Seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level; however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Desired Qualifications
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Grade 16:
Hiring Range Minimum: $86,138
Hiring Range Maximum: $108,513
Grade 17:
Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650
Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250
Grade 18:
Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175
Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425
Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:
A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ยงยง 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)
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