Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Develops, plans, organizes and coordinates the hazardous materials and processes, safety, compliance and monitoring activities to ensure the safety of the university community. This includes leading efforts to provide consultation and guidance, conducting audits and facility inspections, conducting training, data management and addressing issues and suggesting remediation steps or improvements. Serves as a lead technical advisor. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of chemistry, hazardous materials, inventory management, monitoring equipment, and response procedures to investigate incidents, monitor a variety of situations, maintain records and generate reports.
• Knowledge of modern radiation principles related to the recognition, prevention and control of radiation health hazards both ionizing and non-ionizing.
• Knowledge of the function of an academic research laboratory.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal/regulations for hazardous materials/waste and environmental sampling.
• Knowledge of biosafety and biosecurity inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of chemical compatibility and hazard classes.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials management practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of requirements governing the safe use of radioactive materials.
• Skill in interpreting and applying, federal, state, and local biosafety laws and regulations
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships
• Skill in data analysis
• Skill in accident investigation and analysis
• Skill in problem solving
• Ability to understand and use enterprise systems
• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institutions sustainability programs.
• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
• Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with radiation safety and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication and training skills
• Education in a relevant scientific field

Responsibilities

• Leads efforts to review and revise written radiation, laser and x-ray safety program documentation and guidance.
• Leads site visits to audit, provide consultation and inspections of university facilities using hazardous materials including: biological, chemical, lasers, and radiological materials, to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
• Develops and implements pollution prevention programs and sustainability activities to support university goals.
• Interprets and ensures effectiveness of specific methodology and key performance indicators for the department including the effectiveness of safety education.
• Develops guidance for handling radiation producing equipment and devices.
• Investigates and remediates problems with the safe and legal handling of hazardous materials.
• Trains staff to take measurements and prepares required reports for tracking, decision-making and/or compliance requirements.
• Communicates with customers on safety-related matters.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts, reviews construction plans for new and existing buildings to ensure compliance with life safety regulatory requirements, codes and standards to assure compliance prior to occupancy.
• Reviews new requests to use radiation, lasers, x-rays, and all other radiation producing equipment to assist departments and personnel with safe installation and operation.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates compliance activities and policies to ensure safety and recommends and/or implements required safety changes.
• Manages relationship with regulatory agencies to stay abreast of changes, manage compliance, and ensure facility and personnel safety.
• Ensures incoming and outgoing hazardous materials shipments are properly processed.
• Provides guidance to stakeholders to ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials, including biologicals, chemicals, and radioactive materials.
• Establishes procedures and trains other employees in how to manage data and operate specialized equipment, such as devices used for gas detection, mercury vapor analysis, and radiation detection.
• Operates specialized equipment used for radiation detection.
• Ensures accurate inventory and accuracy of storage management systems for hazardous materials such as biologicals, chemicals, and radioactive and potentially radioactive substances.
• Leads special studies and project teams as required by supervisor.
• Oversees, designs, develops and facilitates safety education, outreach and workshops for faculty, staff, and students in the use of departmental data management and processing tools.
• Creates and maintains safety databases using various information systems or user-specific software.
• Leads accident investigations and recommends solutions and best practices by communicating verbally or in writing with the stakeholder.
• Serves as liaison with subject matter experts in the development and facilitation of high impact training materials and participates in logistics planning, communication and marketing.
• Leads review of reports for environmental and safety programs ensuring federal, state, and local regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Serves as a leading member of the department emergency response team and participates in emergency drills and actual emergencies.
• Stays abreast of current and proposed changes in federal, state and industry regulations and requirements.
• Leads development of pollution prevention and sustainability education programs.

Benefits

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision Insurance benefits.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.

What This Job Offers

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