Job Title: Scientist – Technical Expert (NWS 00826) THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS. The Technical Services Department within the Environment Safety and Health Directorate has an opening for a Technical Expert in the area of Dosimetry. The successful candidate must have direct and applied knowledge of LLNL's radiation dosimetry database systems and significant abilities to query and retrieve data requests. Essential Duties - Propose queries to pull appropriate personnel dose data. - Train and advise new staff on the existing database table structure. - Communicate with the External Dosimetry group leader on data structure and quality. - Collaborate with project management and teams to ensure reporting of accurate data. - Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies. - Perform other job duties as assigned. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Associate's degree in a technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience and demonstrated ability to lead independent work. - Technical knowledge of LLNL's radiation database system and methods to query the data. - Experience utilizing SQL, Oracle, REMS, DOCS, and BLIMS. - Effective customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively in writing and verbally with technical, administrative, and management personnel and work effectively independently or as a team member. - Analytical approach to problem solving with excellent troubleshooting ability. - Capacity to handle many functions at one time and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedule while prioritizing goals. - Intermediate level experience with MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and TEAMS. Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Experience working withing the LLNL dosimetry laboratories. - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing superior customer service. Special Requirements Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical evaluation may be required. Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Anticipated Clearance Level: Q. This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or inactive for less than 6 months with a recent reinvestigation (<1 year old), or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance. North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. e.