Position Description

Radiation Safety Officer, Senior

100% Remote

Are you looking for a Senior Level opportunity at 100% Remote where you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity to bring your radiation safety expertise for non-intrusive inspection systems and collaborative skills to make an impact on the safety of Soldiers and civilians at posts and stations across the globe.

Serco supports the US Army as a prime contractor for IBDSS Integrated Product Support (IPS). Our team provides Training, Fielding, Site Survey, System Installation and De-Installation, Maintenance, Remote support, Care of Supplies in Storage, Supply, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), Packaging, Handling, Shipping, and Transport, and disposal.

You will be part of a large team of logisticians and field service representatives that collaborate closely with our Army customer to support base defense systems.

In this role, you will support the IBD-SS program’s global mission, primarily in CENTCOM and Horn of Africa areas of operations.

The RSO, Senior Primary Duties:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of OCONUS, federal, state, and local radiation protection regulations.
• Maintain the Non-Intrusive Inspection Systems (NIIS) radiation program and collaborate closely with military customers.
• Prepare and maintain radiological regulatory licenses, and permits at OCONUS, federal, state, and local levels when required.
• Function as liaison between local, state, federal, and OCONUS emergency response and regulatory organizations on radiological matters as required.
• Evaluate potential and/or actual radiation exposures to personnel or the environment, establish appropriate control measures, develop procedures, and assure compliance with pertinent policies and regulations.
• Direct the radiation safety staff in administering the established site policy, collecting samples, performing analyses, taking measurements, maintaining records, and assisting in performing the technical aspects of the radiation protection program.
• Investigate and advise management as to program status and make recommendations for program improvements to ensure continued compliance with the radiation protection program requirements.
• Consult with management on radiation protection issues.
• Develop appropriate training programs to instruct personnel in the proper application of radiation protection procedures and radioactive material transportation requirements.
• Assess risks for radiological protection and safety.
• Review audits and conduct inspections of CONUS and OCONUS facility operations to assure compliance with radiation protection procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Support the physical security program for radioactive material in quantities of concern in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 37).
• Support the Outage and Maintenance Services Dosimetry Records Program.
• Provide technical guidance for site remediation and decommissioning, both facilities and equipment.
• Perform site surveys to determine type and placement of systems.
• Install and de-install systems and their components and train operators and end users.
• May travel via military or commercial conveyances to outlying areas.
• Skilled using hand tools, power tools, and electronics measuring and test equipment.
• Generate/produce data and reports.
• Interact and professionally exhibit customer service skills and be able to present a positive approach with customers and peers.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• BA/BS in health physics or radiological health; or in a physical or biological science, industrial hygiene, public health, safety sciences or management. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. (15 total years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.)
• 8-12 years of experience in applied radiological protection in a program with a radiation protection environment similar to that of the program to be managed.
• Be able to withstand physical demands of seasonal hot or cold temperatures and willing to live and operate in an austere environment.
• Possess a US passport that will not expire for at least 2 or more years and must have at least four consecutive blank pages for country visas.
• Be capable of meeting standards of fitness for deployment to the SWA of Operations.
• Must have experience in maintaining the radiation program and producing reports.
• Have a strong background as an RSO, Senior and will be required to collaborate effectively with the military customers, CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to successfully supervisor and assign duties to manage the day-to-day operations of the program and provide direction to other managers to maintain program compliance. CONUS and OCONUS travel will be required.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• US DoD Secret level security clearance and citizenship is required.
• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Must be able to demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively including attention to detail.
• Must obtain or maintain any certifications required by our customer related to the position listed above to successfully perform your daily activities.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong command of English language verbally and in written communication with colleagues and Senior Management.
• Must be able to provide a stellar level of customer service for our Army customer.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Low-level radioactive waste management, management of radioactive effluents, multimodal transportation of radioactive material, 49CFR, IATA and IMDG training.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR Part 20, 33, & 71 requirements.
• Familiarity with use and repair of radiation instrumentation, i.e., gamma spectroscopy, air sample analysis, whole body counting and instrument calibration.
• Experience utilizing COLTS (or similar such as RCLS) and operating within the GCSS-A environment.
• Import/Export (ITAR/EXIM) compliance experience.
• Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment.

Preferred or Additional desired experience, education, skills: 

• Former Military, Army experience is preferred
• US Army preferred.

Benefits:

• https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Serco’s Partnership with Skill Bridge See Details: Partnership With SkillBridge (serco.com)

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.

The contract is schedule to be awarded early next year, so apply now to meet your future mission and team-mates.

Apply today to discover your place in our world!

If you are ready to join a world class global support team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

“(FSR)” or “Field Service Representative (FSR) Multiple Locations OCONUS”

IBD-SS, NIIS, IBDSS.

Countries or locations this contract may support:

Kuwait

Iraq

Syria

Niger

Bahrain

Egypt

Horn of Africa

Jordan

Korea

KSA

UAE

Yemen

Qatar

Germany

Hawaii

Puerto Rico

Please be able to let us know which location you prefer and in order of preference. Thank you for your interest and support.

If you would like to arrange a time to chat, please email karen.Teele@serco-na.com; Talent Acquisition Proposal Recruiter for possible days and times when you might be available. Karen Teele works out of our Corporate Head Quarters, Herndon, Virginia East Coast Time zone.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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