Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a manager, radiological operations iThe successful candidate will oversee and manage professional and technologist members of the workforce who have discipline specialties in the fields of radiation protection, health physics or nuclear engineering.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Guide the work of the department with over 25 direct reports
Coordinate development of radiation protection (rp) policies to meet regulatory requirements.
Ensure that dosimetry and personnel monitoring programs provide a safe working environment, plus meet requirements of applicable regulations.
Facilitate implementation of rp policies and processes by line organizations conducting radiological work.
Serve as liaison with the regulatory community.
Oversee and manage over twenty five members of the workforce, within the organization, to include, recruitment, selection, hiring, training, professional development, assessment, performance management, assignments, salary, employee recognition, and disciplinary actions consistent with the mission of the organization.
Ensure that customer needs are satisfied by managing and coordinating specific deliverables, overall program and project plans, schedules, and staffing requirements.
Create trust-based relationships with customers.
Balance the acquisition and development of staff resources, capabilities, and existing and future projects or programs against an ever-changing budgetary environment.
Understand the work of the organization and connect the work and expertise of the organization with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customers.
Promote excellence by managing and coordinating specific deliverables, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements.
Apply organization knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations.
Counsel and assist employees and management on government legislation, u.sDepartment of energy contract compliance, and sandia national laboratories’ policies or procedures to ensure compliance.
Qualifications we require
Master’s degree in health physics; or a master’s degree in a related science or engineering subject (e.g., nuclear engineering) plus formal training in radiation protection such as educational programs/courses regarding radiation protection (e.gHarvard school of public health rso training, radiation safety services rso courses, certified health physics preparation courses).
Eight years of professional-level experience in operational radiation protection.
Current certification by the american board of health physics (abhp) or actively pursuing certificationKnowledge of the technical principles, theories, concepts, and techniques of health physics.
Competent in federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulationsCompetent in interfacing with external regulatory body personnel.
Working knowledge of 10cfr835 and 10cfr830, or 10cfr20.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a government vehicle.
Active us doe q-level security clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational, supervisory, and leadership capabilities to direct the work of rp personnel.
Demonstrated ability to direct and mentor professional staff and rcts.
Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to, and direct others in, emergency and abnormal situationsWillingness to participate in the snl human reliability program, if required by rp department activitiesExperience working in an doe r&d environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to interact effectively with rp and line organization personnel, other environment, safety & health (es&h) organizations, senior snl management, external entities, and nnsa/doe or other governmental agency officials.
Radiation protection managerial experience.
Skilled in the preparation and presentation of radiological safety and protection reportsAbility to mentor and lead personnel.
About our team
Partners with line organizations to assure the mission operates safely and in compliance with sandia`s radiation protection program and responsible for radiation training programs.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod)Sandia is required by doe directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
