Radiological Assistance Program Nuclear Scientist/Engineer
Core
Serve as a technical expert and point of contact for the Region 7 Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) to coordinate federal first response capabilities for radiological/nuclear crisis operations and consequence management.
Role type
Nuclear Scientist/Engineer (Nuclear Emergency Support Team First Responder)
Builds
RAP regional technical and scientific interests, training programs, and emergency response capabilities
Domain
Nuclear emergency preparedness and response, radiological detection
Required skills
radiation detection principles, radiation detection equipment operation/maintenance/troubleshooting, training development and delivery, RAP program knowledge, technical problem solving, project planning and execution
Preferred skills
gamma spectroscopy methods, nuclear measurement methods, operational health physics experience, NNSA nuclear emergency preparedness experience
Technologies
radiation detection equipment, software for RAP operations
Responsibilities
Coordinate RAP regional technical and scientific interests; develop training for RAP team members; monitor team training readiness; participate in drills and exercises; provide solutions to technical issues in radiological/nuclear detection; evaluate and integrate new equipment; maintain responder qualifications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (SES.2/SES.3 levels available)