Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Posting Date: 6/10/25

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Radiological Safety Manager will provide programmatic and field implementation guidance of the site Radiological Safety Program for upcoming project scope that will include, but not be limited to, the demolition of remaining near- and below-grade components of the Main Plant Process Building; facility deactivation and demolition; contaminated soils remediation and disposition; waste management and legacy waste disposition; safeguards and security; environmental monitoring; surveillance and maintenance; and program support activities.

The Radiological Safety Manager will oversee all aspects of the WVDP radiological safety program, will maintain regulatory compliance using prior experience and expert level understanding of Federal, State, and local regulations and of national and international radiation protection standards and recommendations, and will oversee and improve upon an established radiological safety program to ensure the Radiological Safety of the WVCA workforce, public and the environment.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or safety-related technical field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience including 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working at a nuclear facility or DOE government contractor.
• Or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification by the American Board of Health Physicists is preferred in accordance with the DOE RadCon Standard Article 142.
• NRRPT registration and/or CHP certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess mastery knowledge of radiological controls trends, theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements. Must have technical competence and experience to guide the radiological controls (including dosimetry and instrumentation) and the supervisory capability to direct the implementation and maintenance of the program.
• Must be able to anticipate, identify, and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments. Must possess highly developed organizations skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Must possess mastery knowledge and experience in regulations and requirements pertaining to health physics. This knowledge is required to make sound judgments and recommendations in resolving technical and non-technical issues
• Must possess field experience in construction-related activities (i.e., environmental monitoring of large construction projects [pipelines, power plants] and remedial actions).
• Must be able to anticipate, identify, and resolve a wide variety of complex radiological control issues. Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to effectively manage and lead a professional organization in a team environment.
• Must be self-directed to establish priorities, work schedules, control cost, and meet deadlines. Must be able to interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks. Must be able to establish project goals, policies and performance standards; planning, staff, and managing the work; monitoring performance, and implementing corrective actions. Must be able to manage employees’ salary planning, training, job scope, personnel issues, and day-to-day direction. Must be able to direct the work of others, develop and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines and mentor others. Must be able to develop and execute short- and long-term plans.
• Must be able to trend, analyze, and anticipate a wide variety of radiological control issues and provide documented solutions to difficult problems. Must have the ability to interpret and apply policies, guidelines, laws, and instructions from multiple sources in a comprehensive approach. Must be able to make presentations to employees, management, and government officials, local, state and national stakeholders. Must be able to produce, edit, and present technically accurate documents, reports and forms.
• Must be able to create broad and intensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems. Must possess mastery knowledge of industry specific software.
• Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside the organization. Must be able to justify, defend, negotiate, or settle contract matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance to contract practices.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Implement and adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Assist ESHQ Manager in attaining cost-effective regulatory compliance while performing mission activities.
• Responsible for field input to the Training, Procedures & Programs Group which provides training for RadCon Inspectors and First Line Managers.
• Direct and support management in evaluating, monitoring and interpreting levels of radiation and contamination at the WVDP site and determine appropriate preventative measures to limit exposure of site personnel, environment and the public.
• Provide oversight of assigned subcontract personnel that provide radiological protection support to CHBWV.
• Participate in the self-assessment program and may serve as CHBWV subject matter expert (SME) for Radiological Protection.
• Manage all aspects of the departments operations including planning, resource allocation, budgeting and assigned employees.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Directs all activities associated with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems supporting the Radiation Protection Program elements.
• Develop department resources to ensure sufficient integration in to all phases of business unit; this would include training, cross training, mentoring and special project assignments.
• Coordinate systematic sequencing of department activities to ensure reduction in redundancies and error free/defended work associated with current mission (ie. Looking at work planning and requirements.).
• Regular attendance is required.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treat all employees fairly in all aspects of the employment process by complying with the spirit and intent of federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and executive orders providing for equal opportunity.
• Ensure effective staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Maintain department staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

CHBWV is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification

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