Nuclear Security Officer (Equipment and Instrumentation) (P3)

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency

Vienna, Austria

Main Purpose

Under the supervision and guidance of the Section Head and the Senior Nuclear Security Officer, the Nuclear Security Officer (Equipment and Instrumentation) provides technical assistance for procurement, acceptance testing, and delivery and installation of equipment, as well as demonstration and training of front-line officers on the proper use of equipment. The Nuclear Security Officer (Equipment and Instrumentation) ensures the storage and the maintenance and sustainability of the IAEA detection equipment pool used for training purposes or during Major Public Events.

Role

The Nuclear Security Officer (Equipment and Instrumentation) acts as 1) a task officer, implementing nuclear security projects related to the application of radiation instruments/techniques for detection and response to criminal and unauthorized acts involving nuclear and other radioactive material and 2) a technical specialist, preparing specifications, supervising and performing the acceptance testing of equipment acquired for donation or loan to Member States, evaluating bids for procurement, and coordinating maintenance activities with the suppliers of equipment, 3) a technical expert on the concept of operations and equipment adaptation, site engineering survey and technical site layout design documentation participating to Coordinated Research Project, 4) a trainer, conducting training activities on operation and maintenance of equipment.

Functions/Key Results Expected

The Nuclear Security Officer (Equipment and Instrumentation) contributes to the programmatic goal to improve global security of nuclear material and other radioactive material, nuclear facilities, locations and transport. To do so, the incumbent assists the Division of Nuclear Security in the implementation of the programme for strengthening Member States' abilities to detect and respond to criminal and unauthorized acts involving nuclear and other radioactive material. In particular:

Draft and prepare procurement specifications, evaluate bids, develop and implement acceptance test procedures for portable and fixed installed equipment, for equipment purchased by the Division of Nuclear Security for donation purposes;
Draft site layout design documentation for fixed radiation monitoring equipment;
Ensure timely acceptance testing of acquired equipment, monitor delivery and support installation of equipment;
Conduct training events on instruments/techniques for combating illicit trafficking in Member States; develop and deliver lecture material for training events on equipment used to detect illicit trafficking activities and for identifying and characterizing any seized material;
Conduct training events and advices mission to enhance the Nuclear Security Support Center capabilities in maintenance of portable and fixed installed equipment;
Coordinate maintenance activities with the suppliers of equipment and with member States.

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

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;
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.

Functional Competencies

Judgement/decision making - Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards;
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

Physics - Metrology - Ability to calibrate radiation detection instrument and test radioactive sources;
Physics - Nuclear Instrumentation - Excellent skills in advance use and maintain radiation detection equipment.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in nuclear physics/ Electronic/Instrumental sciences or other relevant field;
Minimum five years of relevant work experience in detection and characterization of nuclear and radioactive materials, preferably related to the combat of illicit trafficking. Experience, and practical training in areas relevant to detecting nuclear and other radioactive material;
Experience in evaluating and implementing various types of radiation detection equipment (gamma ray detectors: scintillation detectors - CsI, NaI, LaBr3, Li-6I, plastic; semiconductor detectors - HPGe, CdZnTe; neutron detectors: He-3 proportional counters, Li-6I);
Experience in testing radiation detection equipment, preferably portable and fixed installed monitoring equipment;
Experience in developing, refining, and revising specifications and test procedures for radiation detection equipment and site layout design documentation, preferably for equipment related to fixed and mobile radiation monitoring at designated or undesignated point of control;
Experience in developing and delivering lectures and presentations regarding radiation detection technologies, preferably related to border monitoring and their uses;
Knowledge of gamma ray spectroscopy, particularly isotope identification (both with semiconductor and scintillation detectors);
Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

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