Dose Reconstructor

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Whether you call it "radiation safety," "radiation protection," or "rad con," we are internationally recognized experts in the niche technical field of health physics and have supported thousands of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation-related projects since 1994. NV5 has the expertise and experience to quickly understand your issues, develop practical approaches, and implement cost-effective solutions. Federal agencies, government contractors, commercial customers, and academic and professional organizations rely on NV5 for a wide range of needs, and we lend our expertise however and wherever it is needed.

NV5/Dade Moeller seeks a Dose Reconstructor to support the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) Project work.

Produces and reports timely dose estimates, supporting methodology, and factual basis for each claim received by the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) from the Department of Labor (DOL) under EEOICPA, and for claims requiring rework because of changes in claim information or changes in dose reconstruction policy.
• Performs internal and external dose reconstructions and peer reviews.
• Performs complex and in-depth evaluation of physical quality, accessibility, and relevance of discovered data and records.
• Evaluates medical histories.
• Utilizes site research documents, reports, and other applicable records to retrospectively reconstruct occupational radiation doses.
• Documents findings and writes detailed reports that clearly and accurately reflect the results of the individual dose reconstruction, including the probability of causation.
• Responds to issues in the Close-Out Interview (COI), NIOSH comments/questions, and the Advisory Board for Radiation Worker Health (ABRWH) reviews.
• Candidates will work with other HP professionals through training and collaboration.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with dose reconstruction on past projects, specific accidents, or other occupational exposure conditions.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used to monitor internal and external radiation exposures, specifically in recognition and evaluation of records that, either directly or indirectly, may be used to retrospectively reconstruct occupational radiation doses.
• Experience with DOE facilities and AEC, ERDA, and DOE records systems.
• Advanced degrees and certifications, such as a master's in health physics or a related field.
• CHP certification or on track to achieve certification.

Requirements include:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in health physics, environmental or natural sciences, or related field. Experience as a Radiological Control Technician (RCT) or Health Physics Technician (HPT) will also be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Two or more years of experience in health physics or radiation safety with a solid technical/educational background in environmental science, radiological engineering, site remediation, or health physics, with practical applications with CERCLA/DOE site experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and/or mathematical modeling.
• Familiarity with radiation dose modeling software such as IMBA or Varskin is preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office software
• This role is remote and requires the selected candidate to be a U.S. citizen for specific government contract

The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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