Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.

2. Provide initial response to abnormal events and to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.

3. Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.

4. Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.

5. Instruct personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrate use of protective clothing and equipment.

6. Determine intensities and types of radiation in work areas, equipment, and materials, using radiation detectors and other instruments.

7. Collect samples of air, water, gases, and solids to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.

8. Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.

9. Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.

10. Decontaminate objects by cleaning with soap or solvents or by abrading with wire brushes, buffing wheels, or sandblasting machines.

11. Place radioactive waste, such as sweepings and broken sample bottles, into containers for disposal.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Nuclear Monitoring Technicians. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Nuclear Monitoring Technicians, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$46,910 for entry level workers, and $81,130 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Less Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 6,502 Nuclear Monitoring Technicians employed in US.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 6,939  employed in US. This represents an increase of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 20 job openings each year.

Periodic Table of the Elements - Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed an interactive, internet resource for the science classroom, A Periodic Table of the Elements. When you open any file of an element in the periodic table, you will find a small table with some basic information about that element and this resource for elementary, middle and high school students gives a complete picture of the elements including the history, source, properties, uses and handling of.

American Institute of Physics (AIP) - The American Institute of Physics (AIP) a membership corporation promots the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare. It is the mission of the Institute to serve physics, astronomy, and related fields of science and technology by serving its Member Societies and their associates, individual scientists, educators, R&D leaders, and the general public with programs, services and publications.

Solar Physics Group Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) - The Sun is a source of light and heat for life on Earth, it is the source of the solar wind and it also serves an important role in helping us to understand the rest of the astronomical universe. How and why does the Sun vary? The Solar Physics Group at Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) answers this question and more.

Science technicians - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

American Nuclear Society - The core purpose of the American Nuclear Society is to promote the awareness and understanding of the application of nuclear science and technology.

RPI National Chemistry Week: Your Home-Its All Built on Chemistry - An annual event, Chemistry Week featured, Your Home-Its All Built on Chemistry. Over 500 parents and students attended interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, a chemistry magic show, and a student poster competition to excite children and their families about science and technology, and encourage them to consider pursuing careers in science, engineering, and technology.

Environmental Compliance Inspectors - Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

Industrial Safety and Health Engineers - Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers - Determine the location and plan the extraction of coal, metallic ores, nonmetallic minerals, and building materials, such as stone and gravel. Work involves conducting preliminary surveys of deposits or undeveloped mines and planning their development; examining deposits or mines to determine whether they can be worked at a profit; making geological and topographical surveys; evolving methods of mining best suited to character, type, and size of deposits; and supervising mining operations.

Soil and Water Conservationists - Plan and develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil and water conservation, and sound land use.

Foresters - Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.

Physicists - Conduct research into the phases of physical phenomena, develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply laws and theories to industry and other fields.

Biological Technicians - Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists - Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.