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JOB SUMMARY: This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Carlsbad Field Office, Department of Energy. As a Health Physicist, you will be communicating and addressing the technical elements of radioactive waste management, radiological characterization, radiological control and release of real and personal property and related activities with DOE personnel nationwide and DOE contractor technical experts. MAJOR DUTIES: The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14 level. At a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Health Physicist, you will: In coordination with Department-level Health Physics/Radiation Protection program management, establish and implement a complex and comprehensive Radiation Protection Program involving integration of a broad range of engineering and scientific disciplines at assigned sites/facilities. Provide authoritative advice to program and/or facility leadership on proposed new, or modifications to existing, complex nuclear and non-nuclear facilities to determine the degree of health physics and radiation safety hazards associated with operations and ensures the adequacy of controls. Interpret organizational radiation safety policy and guidance. Review and/or evaluate contractor technical reports, statements, plans, assessments, etc., to assure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) policies and standards (i.e., to oversee, guide, and monitor the technical work of contractors). Establishes and maintains continuing liaison and cooperative relationships with Federal agency management, Federal Executive Boards and Associations, and professional organizations to promote acceptance and understanding of laws, organization regulations, and industry and DOE standards and objectives; and to resolve conflicts in the interpretation and application of DOE standards or regulations. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.