Radiation Protection Supervisor
Job Code: RADCON03
Grade Level: 14 (Exempt)
PER FBP Policy FBP-HR-PRO-00001: Internal employees must be in current position for (1) year or greater to be eligible to apply.
Position Overview
Under limited management oversight, performs Radiation Protection supervisory oversight of radiological work in the field. Duties will include supervision of Radiation Protection Leads, Radiological Control Technicians (junior and senior assigned to perform job functions as assigned by Radiation Protection Section Managers and ES&H management. Typical job responsibilities are to supervise all radiological work planning, participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and review, review and provide field validation and verification of all Radiation Protection Program core function procedures and assist and support management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for reducing and controlling radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and Radiation Protection and Project management in one or more of the following functional areas in addition to other duties as assigned by management:
Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines
Directly supports Radiation Protection Section Managers in assigned duties including, but not limited to oversight of Radiation Protection Leads, Radiological Control Technicians and Radiological Workers.
Responsible for the daily review of radiation protection program quality records and transmittal agreements with RMDC
Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work at all times
Instructs employees on work methods and performance expectations
Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel
Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, and auditors
Responsible for day to day operations of the group
Responsible for providing direction, training and evaluation of subordinate personnel
Assists with the development or review/update of various plans, policies or procedures as needed
Assists with maintaining positive employee relations
Responsible for group supervision and administration
May provide presentations to project senior management
Must be capable of understanding and performing methods and processes
Participates in planning experiments related to measurements of radioactive materials
Makes recommendations for corrective measures to reduce contamination levels when excessive contamination levels are detected
Responds to radioactive spills and contaminated personnel and gives direction as necessary
Generates reports for management
Proficient in a wide variety of Radiological Control support tasks
Leads training of less experienced technicians
Performs a variety of tasks complex to significantly difficult in nature
Other job related duties as assigned
May be assigned as Dosimetry Supervisor:
Under limited supervision, performs all coordination functions of the FBP Radiation Protection Dosimetry group as assigned by the Radiation Protection Manager. Typical job responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in all aspects of supplying dosimetry services for FBP, contracted support groups, ETS contractor, FSS contractor, DOE and others as approved under contract. The specific work assignment will include oversight of Dosimetry group staff, performance of issuing, exchanging, shipping and review of external dosimetry reports. Oversight of internal dosimetry program including the scheduling and processing of worker samples in addition to other duties as assigned. Responsible for applying the 5 core functions of Integrated Safety Management to all work planning and execution functions. Will lead, manage and supervise FBP/contractor personnel in their respective roles and responsibilities in support of the FBP Internal/External Dosimetry Program including:
Ensure that all dosimetry functions are administered in full compliance with DOE regulations, the RPP and all applicable FBP procedures
Assist and ensure all dosimetry staff are trained and qualified to perform duties
Assist in the development of dosimetry and other Radiation Protection procedures, policies, guides and related training material
Assist in development of performance measures, perform personnel performance appraisals and personnel development plans as required
Coordinate the procurement of all dosimetry equipment including maintenance of external contracts for TLD, PNAD and bioassay services
Maintain sufficient quantities of equipment to support dosimetry program compliance. Coordinate development, maintenance, retention and safe keeping of all dosimetry records
Responsible for responding to requests from external facilities including the support of all EEOICPA, FOIA and Privacy Act requests. This will include compliant use and storage of all dosimetry records for the history of the facility
Interface with Dosimetry vendors/suppliers for all TLD/PNAD supply/return issues
Ensure that all dosimetry processing is complete for each calendar year in support of the REMS/REIRS report to the DOE and also the annual report to employees
Ensure PNAD/TLD exchanges are completed quarterly and semi-annually as required for all employees/shifts on site for FBP/WEMS and BWCS
Ensure all necessary surveys are complete in support of off-site shipment of dosimetry equipment
Collect and report all TLD/bioassay results to management as required
Ensure employees receiving non-occupational medical treatments are processed properly. This includes close coordination with the facility medical staff
Ensure completion of all dose investigations including lost TLDs, X-Ray TLDs, damaged TLDs, etc
Schedule and exchange all area monitors, background monitors, and environmental TLDs on site
Coordinate RWP sign in sheets in support of site bioassay scheduling
Coordinate the proper packing, shipping and tracking of bioassay samples
May be assigned as Technical Training Supervisor:
Performs duties as the manager of technical training within the Radiation Protection organization reporting to the RPM; responsible for the development and oversight of Radiation Safety Training and its implementation through the DOE approved Radiation Protection Program (RPP) under 10 CFR 835. Duties include but are not limited to oversight of the Radiation Protection training staff for all required RP training for the following: managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians supporting assigned functions and elements of the Radiation Protection Program: responsibilities are to develop training, oversee and assess the implementation of site Radiation Safety Training, General Employee Radiation Training, Radiation Worker I AND Radiation Worker II delivered through DOE FSS contractor for overall effectiveness; measure, analyze and report effectiveness of RP training programs and personnel qualifications; Interface with DOE as site POC for DOE core training materials and exam bank custodian; coordinate supplemental qualification requirements and processes assigned to other organizations for RP Personnel. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:
Plans, schedules and integrates radiation protection program training elements to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines
Participates in various site teams, committees designed to implement ISMS and integrated work methods designed to enhance performance
Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel
Maintains close working relationship with Radiation Protection Management and Project management while ensuring radiological control services are being properly executed compliantly and needs of the Project are met
Interfaces with groups inside and outside the ES&H organization, senior management, auditors and client representatives
Assists in the development of budgets, various plans, policies or procedures as needed
Responsible for personnel performance actions and performance appraisals
Responsible for supporting activities associated with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems supporting the Radiation Protection Program training elements
Develops or directs development of training programs for site personnel involved in radiological control work and assists in establishing operation standards
Must be capable of understanding and performing methods and processes related to health physics
Responsible for short term and long term planning of activities of the Radiation Protection Program
Generates reports
Proficient in a wide variety of Radiation Protection support tasks
Performs a variety of tasks complex to significantly difficult in nature
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Date Posted: 10 June 2025
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