Radiation Protection - Health and Safety Specialist(P3)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for over 180 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The main objective of the Department is to maintain and further develop an effective and efficient verification system in order to draw independent, impartial and timely safeguards conclusions, thus providing credible assurances to the international community that States are in compliance with their safeguards obligations. Safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically complex environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political and cultural diversity of the countries.

The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions for the implementation of verification activities around the world; three Technical Divisions (Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services); and three Offices (the Office for Verification in Iran, the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services).

The Division of Technical and Scientific Services (SGTS) is responsible for measurement systems applied in safeguards verification activities, containment and surveillance techniques and all verification logistics.

The Verification Logistics Section consists of the Safeguards Asset Management Team and the Equipment Handling and Storage Team. The Section provides the Department with support and services in connection with safeguards equipment. These services include asset management, receipt, shipment, warehousing, safety (including radiation protection and contamination monitoring), procurement and provision of equipment and supplies. Through the Equipment Service Desk, the Section acts as an interface between the Division and the other Divisions in the Department. The Section is also responsible for the acquisition and analysis of equipment performance data, and equipment usage statistics, and for providing relevant reports.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Radiation Protection - Health and Safety Specialist acts as Service Group Leader for the ISO17025 accredited Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory (ERML) and provides professional advice and services on radiation protection and occupational health and safety to the Division, in his/her capacity as Alternate Radiation Protection Officer (RPO).

Role

The Radiation Protection - Health and Safety Specialist. is: (1) a Service Group Leader ensuring the Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with ISO17025 requirements; (2) a technical expert ensuring the performances of Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory activities are technically sound and in compliance with internationally recognized technical standards; (3) a Radiation Protection and Safety expert ensuring operational radiation protection and industrial health and safety for SGTS activities in his/her capacity of Alternate Divisional Radiation Protection Officer (RPO).

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Serves as Service Group Leader for the Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory, being responsible for the daily operations of Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory, supervising the laboratory staff and training them on technical matters. Defines a technical training programme for each Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory staff and evaluates their capability to perform a measurement method as prescribed. He/she meets periodically with Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory staff and with the Quality Manager and the Technical Manager to discuss Equipment Radiation Monitoring Laboratory activities.
• In his/her capacity as Service Group Leader, the Radiation Protection - Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for the selection and verification of the fitness for purpose measurement methods; for the technical specification, the acceptance testing, the set up and calibration of equipment critical to the ERML activities.
• Acts as Alternate Divisional Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) assisting the Divisional RPO and Director in implementing the IAEA Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations and contributes in drafting the Divisional Radiation Protection Programme for the Director’s consideration and endorsement, following-up and regularly reporting on its implementation.
• Provides expert support and advice on Radiation Protection matters and delivers expert level training in radiation safety to SGTS and Agency staff.
• Notifies, follows up and investigates Radiation Protection incidents/accidents, collects lessons learned and disseminates them across the SG Department.
• Provides expert opinion and assistance on health and safety matters.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

table { border-collapse: collapse; } table, th, td { word-wrap: break-word; valign="top"; } Name Definition Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.Functional Competencies

Name Definition Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. Partnership building Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Accreditation to ISO Standards for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Ability to manage laboratory activities in compliance with established Quality Management System, in particular ISO17025. Management and Programme Analysis Analytical Writing Skills Ability to draft and edit scientific and technical reports. Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Calibration and Use of Survey Meters and Alpha/Gamma Spectometry Knowledge and expertise in instrument acceptance testing, calibration and quality control. Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Operational Radiation Protection in Laboratory Environments Knowledge of operational radiation protection, including the definition of a radiation Protection Programme, personal monitoring programme and optimisation of radiation protection. Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Radiation Measurements and Protection Very good operational understanding of radiation detection and measurement, including excellent understanding of statistical tools for data analysis and processing. Safeguards Uncertainty Quantification In depth knowledge of statistical methods and calculation techniques for measurement uncertainty assessment.Asset Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Safeguards Industrial Safety and Hazardous Materials Knowledge and understanding of technical principles and developments related to Industrial safety. Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety International Transport Regulations for Radioactive Material Good understanding of international regulations concerning the transportation of radioactive materials. Nuclear Engineering Simulation and Modelling Ability to perform mathematical modelling of radiation monitoring equipment and numerical simulations of its interactions with ionizing radiation.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in radiation safety, physical sciences or a related field required.

Professional and certified knowledge of Industrial Safety principles and implementation required.

Minimum of five years of experience in the field of occupational radiation protection and workplace monitoring or industrial safety management, of which at least three years involve provision of radiation protection services and experience working in a technical role in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory. Demonstrated experience in providing training in radiation protection and safety and/or other technical matters. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and efficiently in multidisciplinary/multicultural teams with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $62120 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 30874*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

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