RCT Principal Technologist

Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 9 years’ progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 11 years’ progressive related experience. Must be currently qualified or be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs. Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control required. OJT/Instructor Training experience desired or achieve internal company certification within 1 year of start date. Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required. Must be fitted for and qualify for use with various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment. Airplane and helicopter mechanics: Airframe and Power plant (A&P) FAA certificate required. May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities. Per DOE O 426.2, these are personnel principally involved in calibration, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and radiation protection activities. Examples are laboratory technicians, instrument technicians, industrial hygiene, environmental, quality control, and decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) technicians, and radiological control technicians. Minimum entry-level requirements for non-reactor nuclear facilities include the following: 1-year of Job-related Experience National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification desired.

Work location is the NNSS, located in Mercury, Nevada (65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). Schedule is designated as 4/10s (Monday - Thursday). Overtime may be required. Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Must possess a valid driver’s license. MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Hourly salary range for this position is: $40.14 - $60.21. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.