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“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”

Radiation Protection Technician II or Radiation Protection Technician III

Job Summary

Radiation Protection Technicians are responsible for providing radiological protection of the work force during routine and post-accident conditions, including surveys, dose assessment, and conservative decision making.

Responsibilities and Duties

Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions

Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met

Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area

Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures, to ensure expected conditions have not been exceeded

Participate in Emergency planning drills, including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and releases of radiological hazards to the environment

Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant

Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance

Basic Qualifications

Radiation Protection Technician II

Two year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs. A minimum of three years of experience in lieu of a degree

Two years of experience in a radiation protection, chemistry or computer science career

Radiation Protection Technician III

2 yr. related associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT

1 year of experience in Radiation Protection / 1 year of technical related training

1 year of nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications

Associates degree from a college accredited by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO)

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field

Navy ELT

Certified by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians

Meets ANSI 3.1 requirements for a Power Reactor Radiation Protection Technician

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization

Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work

Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements:

Willing to relocate to within 75 minutes of nuclear plant in order to meet requirements of Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

Must obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization

Respiratory physical

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Ability to meet RP essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)

This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, July 28, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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