Regional Outreach Coordinator – Radiological Assistance Program Region 1

The Nonproliferation and National Security Department (NN) contributes to U.S. nuclear security and safeguards efforts by assisting in the development, analysis and assessment of policies that strengthen international regimes, collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and threats to the U.S. and international communities, developing and implementing new technologies to address existing and emerging threats, and strengthening the domestic and international institutions that form the framework of the nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security regimes through training and engagement.

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) provides the nation with an agile, scalable and rapidly deployable Federal first response capability in support of radiological/nuclear crisis operations and consequence management events. RAP leverages the scientific and operational expertise to enhance the nation’s integrated response capability by training and partnering with other Federal, Tribal, State and Local agencies. RAP provides technical leadership and assistance during planning, preparedness and response operations as on-call Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) specialists. BNL hosts the RAP Region 1 Team.

The Radiological Assistance Response (RAP) Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC) is the primary contact to manage the day-to-day outreach related activities to meet the regional and national RAP program objectives. In this position, you will report to the Regional Operations Manager (ROM) and will perform outreach efforts including coordinating, developing, and conducting drills and exercises with outside agencies. Regionally, the incumbent will develop and deliver outreach materials and establish working relationships with regional federal agencies and state, local, and territorial governments that may request assistance or partner with RAP to conduct radiological/nuclear response operations. The ROC will conduct and participate in preparedness activities with regional stakeholders and partners to include attending meetings, developing and delivering presentations, delivering training, and participating in drills and exercises. The ROC may be tasked with program management responsibilities as a Deputy ROM. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Regional Outreach Plan for Radiological Assistance Program partners within the Region 1 area of responsibility.
• Develop and deliver outreach materials to federal, state and local partners.
• Plan and coordinate training, drills, and exercises in core consequence management tactics, techniques, and procedures; radiological search and detection; and preventative radiological/nuclear detection operations
• Develop and deliver external nuclear and radiological response training for Federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local partners
• Develop and deliver internal training and train team members on equipment use and tactics
• Coordinate with the Regional Equipment Coordinator (REC) and Regional Training Coordinator (RTC) in the development and delivery of training to team members and external partners
• Coordinate with other Regions to ensure best practices are standardized
• Participate in outreach activities by performing demonstrations, trainings, and other activities as directed
• Qualify and maintain RAP Health Physics Support Personnel, Team Scientist and Team Captain qualifications, and serve as a team member on RAP deployments as assigned
• Attend the RTC/ROC/REC conference calls, and semi-annual RTC/ROC/REC group meetings
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum seven (7) years progressively responsible full-time related work experience that demonstrates a sound knowledge of current principles and practices in radiological sciences or engineering

• Comprehensive knowledge of radiation monitoring instruments and equipment including, but not limited to, gamma spectroscopy, beta/gamma instrumentation, consequence management and radiological nuclear response equipment, and communications equipment
• Broad knowledge of training course development pertaining to health physics theory and practical application of concepts
• Excellent technical, interpersonal, communication, data analysis and decision-making skills and proven ability and successes in:
• Making presentations (oral, written, visual)
• Defining project goals, tasks, and resource requirements
• Maintaining databases to track personnel training requirements and completion, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to use state-of-the-art radiation detection equipment
• Ability to work independently or with little supervision to accomplish goals and complete assigned tasks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Master’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Science, Engineering or a closely related field of study
• Ten (10) years' related experience
• Experience in radiological emergency response programs and operations with technical complexities
• Experience in governmental or national laboratory operations
• Established contacts and experience at key incident nodes with local, state and federal first responder agencies
• Experience with gamma spectroscopy, radiological dose assessment, familiarity with atmospheric modeling and field monitoring, and the use/limitations of radiological detection equipment
• Experience in creating map products of radiological data to support mission planning and decision making
• Working knowledge of DOE Orders, and Code of Federal Regulations as it pertains to nuclear and radiological emergency response
• Professional certification in the American Board of Health Physics, or the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT)
  
  

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements

• This position supports off-site deployments which may last multiple days and include extended shifts and after-hours work under potentially adverse conditions
• This position requires the use of respirators, lifting of 30 pounds, loading equipment, and prolonged physical activity
• This position requires work in suspected radiation environments. Ability to work in a radiologically contaminated environment; the successful candidate must pass Radworker Training
  
  

Other Information

• Candidates must have completed all degree requirements by the commencement of the employment
• Appointment level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Valid drivers’ license and use of private car required
• Ability to travel within the Northeast United States without advance notice
• Ability to travel domestically for up to two weeks at a time
• Possesses or has ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
• Visa sponsorship for this position is not available
• This is a fully on-site position located at BNL
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $107000 - $155000 / year. Appointment level and salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.