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Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

• Associate degree in related field to the position plus at least 5 years' progressive related experience or high school diploma plus 7 years' progressive related experience.
• Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control are required.
• 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.
• Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities. May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
• Must be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well as an individual or in a team environment.
• May be requested to perform on call work and must be able to work nonstandard hours when required.
• Basic knowledge of radiation protection principles is required.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday (subject to change), 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 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. ReferenceDOE Order472.2, "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 in10 CFR Part 707.4, "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be conducted. Applicants 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. Reference10 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:$33.78 - $50.67.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

The Radiological Control Department is looking for a highly performing individual with attention to detail to perform RCT duties as a Senior Technologist.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform radiological surveys and monitor radiological conditions and work practices utilized by Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) and/or subcontractors in assigned areas.
• Mentors junior staff in selected area(s) of specialty.
• Assigned areas include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) properties and other locations within the U.S.
• Performs works of moderate complexity.
• Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing measurement data.
• Participates in developing field operations and reports, designs, approaches, and proposals.
• Implement computer applications used in S/E work.
• Drafts, revises, or reviews technical procedures and documentation.
• Works under general supervision with limited technical direction.
• Executes work in disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with MSTS policies and procedures and laws, codes, and orders directly applicable to task execution.
• Identifies areas needing improvement and provides approaches to solutions.
• Independent work is reviewed for technical judgement and accuracy.
• May serve as a lead technical support person on teams with well-defined scopes of work.
• Participate in briefings and advise other personnel on radiological conditions and requirements of a particular work situation.
• Ensure generation of records for radiation surveys and other job activities utilize appropriate forms and logbooks, as required.
• Implement stop work authority in a responsible manner when radiological or safety conditions warrant.
• Support/participate with and be a member of various emergency response teams with the potential of U.S. and worldwide travel.
• Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
• Maintain training and qualifications current and attend onsite and offsite training as necessary to maintain competency in the field of radiological control.
• Perform related work as assigned by supervisor.
• Research records of potential radiological sites to determine whether sites are radiologically impacted. Ensure that corrective actions taken to mitigate hazards are properly implemented and effective in eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Provides directions for less experienced technicians and monitors the work of technicians and support personnel.