Radiation Protection Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Radiation Protection Specialist to join our team at U.S. Army Europe and Africa. This is a permanent full-time position (38.5 hrs./week) that offers a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities, employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere, high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements.

About the Job:

This position requires a knowledge of the physical sciences consistent with that of a physical science technician and stressing the fields of physics, chemistry, and electronics. The successful candidate will assist in developing methods and procedures for implementing the USAREUR Radiation Protection Program (RPP). They will conduct periodic radiation surveys using a variety of methods (i.e. air sampling, wipe tests, liquid scintillation, spectroscopy) to ensure personnel, equipment, and the environment are protected.

The Radiation Protection Specialist will also perform prescribed leak tests on controlled sources, analyze and evaluate radiological surveys, measurements, and wipe tests to satisfy Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license requirements and US Army Radiation Authorization requirements, and thus continuance of the RPP. Additionally, they will prepare comprehensive test reports addressing the findings and/or recommended/required corrective actions if deficiencies are identified.

Responsibilities:

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• Develop and implement methods and procedures for the USAREUR Radiation Protection Program (RPP).">
• Conduct periodic radiation surveys using various methods to ensure personnel, equipment, and the environment are protected.">
• Perform prescribed leak tests on controlled sources.">
• Analyze and evaluate radiological surveys, measurements, and wipe tests to satisfy NRC and US Army Radiation Authorization requirements.">
• Prepare comprehensive test reports addressing findings and/or recommended/required corrective actions.">
• Ensure personnel exposures to radiation are accurately recorded and safe-working practices are followed comprehensively.">
• Coordinate shipments of accumulated Radioactive Material (RAM) generated from USAREUR/7th Army and other theater-wide Department of Defense organizations to the facility and subsequently to designated CONUS facilities for final disposition.">

Requirements:

To be eligible for this position, applicants must possess a German driver's license class B and office automation skills. Language proficiency level C1 in English and German is required.

Benefits:

As a Radiation Protection Specialist at U.S. Army Europe and Africa, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

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• A competitive salary: €60,000 - €80,000 per year, depending on experience.">
• 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on December 24th and 31st).">
• Vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries).">
• Various additional social benefits, such as employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance and property accrual payments.">
• Usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement).">
• Employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules, mobile work, length-of-service/performance awards.">
• Health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.">

Location:

This position is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Language Code:

en