Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Penn State University • University Park, IL

14h • $91,488 - $137,280 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking an individual with broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of a comprehensive Radiation Safety program to ensure the safety of employees, students, contractors, and the public. The position also helps in achieving compliance with state and federal regulations at all University locations. This position manages several large or complex radiation safety programs and provides technical guidance and, with the guidance of the Radiation Safety Officer, leadership to Radiation Protection Office staff members.

Requirements

• Degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
• Familiarization or experience working in a research or clinical laboratory setting with the presence of chemical, biological, or radiological hazards.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences is necessary.
• This position will need to respond to emergencies involving radiological hazards as directed.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Health Physicist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stewards the University's Broadscope Radioactive Materials Program.
• Stewards the Emergency Response program & the Radioactive Materials Security program.
• Stewards the University's Dosimetry Programs, including the bioassay program.
• Assists team members with dose investigations, when necessary.
• Supports the RSO by preparing for and attending UIC and RSEC Safeguards meetings when possible.
• Stewards the radon program and other environmental radioactivity management programs as applicable.
• Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing other departmental staff members with cooperation and support to further the departmental mission.
• Oversees laboratory-based counting equipment and systems.
• Assists the RSO with providing leadership and guidance to the radiation protection office staff, and serves as the RSO when the RSO is unavailable.
• Oversees and provides stewardship of the group's internal procedures and recordkeeping processes.
• Assist in implementing or help to implement a wide variety of radiation safety services across a large research University environment in a manner that allows for safe & efficient education and research to take place.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior