SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. A small business founded in 2008, SMSI has built an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

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Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is seeking skilled Radiation Control Technicians (RCTs) to support our projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). RCTs support a wide variety of different work activities across a broad range of facilities and can learn new skills and expand their expertise in the identification and understanding of radiological hazards and controls. RCTs implement radiation protection requirements and work independently on challenging projects requiring collaboration with multiple work groups. Assignments can involve activities in varying work environments and weather conditions. This is a great opportunity to further your career in the Radiation Protection field while contributing directly to national security.

Mid-Career Radiation Control Technician

As a mid to senior career RCT, you will provide direct support to field implementation of the LANL Radiation Protection Program through the execution of radiological job coverage, workplace surveys, and documentation of radiological data. In addition, you will assist and mentor less experienced RCTs in the execution of radiation monitoring, contamination control, emergency response, and the implementation of radiation work permits and other work documents.

In addition to what was outlined above, you may serve as the primary Radiation Protection point of contact for assisting in job planning, coordinating resources, and resolving issues for radiological work activities. You will also provide technical leadership of less experiences RCTs, ensuring compliance with radiological procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements for Mid-level RCT:

Experience in providing radiological support for moderate and high hazard radiological work with minimal direction

Experience in responding to radiological events (CAM alarm, ARM alarm, personal contamination, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in the evaluation of radiological air sampling results

Experience and/or knowledge of radiological work planning, including recommendation of appropriate work controls to supervision

Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for workplace and job hazards, including anti-contamination clothing and respiratory protection

Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to 6 feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environments

Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35; Reading vision; Ability to speak; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz).

Additional job requirements for senior RCT roles:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Experience in a lead radiation control technician role, to include assigning radiological work, implementing radiological work procedures, issue resolution, and supervision of radiological work practices

Experience mentoring/training less experienced Radiation Control Technicians in the use of radiological instruments and the conduct of radiological work

Advanced experience in planning radiological work, to include the development and/or approval of radiological work permits

Advanced experience in providing support for moderate and high hazard radiological work independently

Advanced experience in responding to radiological events (CAM alarm, ARM alarm, personnel contamination, etc.)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education/Experience: Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum 3-5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the radiological control.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance (position will be cleared to this level).

All candidates must possess:
US Citizenship
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Capability with MS Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultant on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:
Excellent Salary
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Other Benefits