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The Nuclear Research Technologist acts as the lead role in matters related to the reactor control and safety system, instrumentation, and the physical security at the nuclear reactor sites. This position is responsible for engineering design, procurement, assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, testing and repair of electronics, computer and select mechanical systems used to measure, monitor, or perform desired functions to support reactor operations, research and physical security at the radiation science and engineering center.

• Serve as the system expert at a nuclear reactor site to ensure the operability of the reactor safety and control system and instrumentations
• Train reactor operators on the reactor safety and control systems and instrumentations
• Serve as a senior reactor operator to ensure safe and secured reactor operations
• Provide reactor operation support, outside research and testing support, and teaching support for the Department of Nuclear Engineering
• Assist in the teaching of relevant courses and ensure the operability of all test equipment in the nuclear security laboratory
• Manage all physical security systems and oversee the electronic access control for University radiation center
• Review and revise procedures used at the facility

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $81,312.00
• MidPoint – $101,664.00
• Maximum – $122,016.00

• Facilitation
• Facility management
• Operations management
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Research methods
• Safety management