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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and 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:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00