Radiation Protection Functional Area Manager
Core
Provide day-to-day management, strategic vision, and technical oversight for the Radiation Protection Functional Area (RPFA) to ensure safe execution of work involving radioactive materials at a national laboratory.
Role type
Senior management leader for Radiation Protection program
Builds
Radiation protection program including health physicist field support, dosimetry laboratories, and environmental monitoring
Domain
Nuclear energy / National Laboratory / Radiation Safety
Required skills
Strategic planning, workforce planning, budget management, regulatory interpretation, performance management, stakeholder engagement, organizational succession management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Health Physics/Engineering, Health Physics Professional certification, proposal drafting, university partnership collaboration
Technologies
DOE regulations (10 CFR 835, DOE Order 420.2C, 231.1B, 232.2), radiological control standards
Responsibilities
Formulate and execute high-level goal setting and strategic planning; Provide leadership and technical oversight to the RPFA; Engage with ESH Integrated Safety Teams to develop policies; Liaise with DOE Field Office and external agencies on regulatory issues; Develop data-driven performance measures; Oversee performance management, salary management, and hiring activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities