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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Division: Environment, Health & Safety

Department: Environ & Rad Protection

Requisition Number: 014193



Date Opened: 10/09/2001



Exciting, immediate career opportunity to apply your radiation safety

experience at a world-renowned research facility! The Environmental &

Radiation Protection Group within the Environmental, Health & Safety

Division seeks a technician to inspect laboratories, equipment,

accelerators, and x-ray generating machines, and monitor and document

work performed, to ensure compliance with radiation standards and

policies; work with researchers to assess and assist in correcting

potential hazards, including developing procedures to ensure regulatory

compliance; and conduct

incident investigations, file reports, and respond to radiological

emergencies. To learn more about the group and the division's work,

please visit http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/html/radiation safety.htm.



NOTE: Incumbents in this position are represented by a union for

collective bargaining purposes. There are two classifications for this

position:  741.3 Health & Safety Technician, Principal, and 741.4 Health

& Safety Technician Specialist. Classification will be determined by the

demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities of the selected candidate.



RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform and document radiological surveys in assigned

areas. Resolve minor RWA noncompliance issues directly with researchers.

Assist researchers and other laboratory personnel in planning and

implementing their research by furnishing radiological protection

assistance. Investigate and report radiological incidents. Identify and

manage areas of radiological concern. Develop and maintain applicable

EH&S procedures. Instruct researchers and other personnel in the use of

radiation protection instrumentation, enclosures, survey techniques, and

ALARA principles, as well as new radiological policies and procedures.

Develop training courses as necessary to ensure compliance with 10CFR835

in assigned areas. Perform and properly document release surveys for

items leaving

radioactive material areas (RMAs). Respond to on-site radiological

emergencies. Participate in assessment teams and process improvement

teams as requested.  Prepare necessary reports and incident documents.

Participate in annual RWA reviews and maintain records associated with

RWAs in assigned areas. Serve as backup to other radiation control

technicians.



QUALIFICATIONS: (For both classifications) Five years relevant

experience (preferably in a research facility under limited supervision)

in operational radiation safety to obtain and maintain RCT

qualification. Experience in the use of radiation detection equipment

sufficient to train others. Demonstrated track record of effective

verbal and written communication dealing with all levels of the

organization. Word processing, spreadsheet,

database, email, and calendar experience in a networked PC environment,

with emphasis on activity tracking and creating reports.  Preference

given to applicants with NRRPT and/or DOT hazardous/radioactive material

shipping certification. (For Specialist) Demonstrated ability to manage

and execute complex projects.  Demonstrated experience developing safety

procedures and training courses.

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