ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64068969

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is specialized professional environmental work researching radiation matters, evaluating and licensing uses of radioactive materials, reviewing radioactive materials inspections and initiating corrective actions, and developing proposed rules and guidance documents. Duties include performing administrative and technical review of applications and requests for amendments to radioactive materials licenses for the protection of the environment and the public. The role involves interpreting Florida Statutes and regulations related to radioactive materials, independently issuing or denying licenses and amendments, and evaluating sealed radioactive materials sources and device designs. The position also facilitates and coordinates the development of and provides technical and professional guidance, policies, procedures, and processes for licensing and inspecting radioactive materials licensees. Additionally, the role performs IT functions for the Radioactive Materials Section, including updating and maintaining databases, templates, and macros, and handles complex radioactive materials license decommissioning assignments. The incumbent may also assist section management in the development and management of the reciprocity program. The role requires the incumbent to be available on a 24-hour basis for response to radiation emergencies and to perform duties as a member of the State Radiation Emergency Response Team. Emergency duty may include working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties in response to any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. The position is in compliance with and monitors compliance with mandatory requirements in Sections 215.422 and 112.061, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 691-24.001, Florida Administrative Code. The incumbent is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, chart of the nuclides, techniques of ionizing radiation physics, ionizing radiation detection instrumentations and hazard regulations; mathematical principals involving determining radioactive decay, ionizing radiation dose, and dose rates; naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) issues to include NORM generated in the phosphate, oil & gas industries and mineral sands mining in Florida; decontamination and decommissioning processes are techniques for facilities and property contaminated with radioactive materials; radioactive materials licensing and inspection processes to include licensing, inspection and office procedures; bureau’s organizational structure between field offices, programs and headquarters.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to ionizing radiation detection, measurement, evaluations, and control.
• Ability to collect, record, evaluate, and analyze technical data using scientific methods and techniques.
• Ability to mathematically determine radioactive decay, ionizing radiation dose and dose rates using a scientific calculator.
• Ability to travel via airplane.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to respond to radiological emergencies.
• Skill in mathematically determining radioactive decay, ionizing dose and dose rates.
• Skill in performing radiological surveys to detect ionizing radiation.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 4 years of experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physicist (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology (or similar work experience).
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and technical review of applications and requests for amendments to radioactive materials licenses for protection of the environment and the public.
• Assists the radioactive materials section administrator in evaluating environmental specialist’s review of applications and requests for amendments to radioactive materials licenses to assure assigned workloads are completed with existing procedures to protect the environment and the public.
• Interprets Florida Statutes and regulations related to radioactive materials.
• Independently issues or denies licenses and amendments.
• Evaluates sealed radioactive materials sources and device designs and their compatibility with department rules and regulations.
• Facilitates and coordinates the development of and provides technical and professional guidance, policies, procedures and processes for licensing and inspecting radioactive materials licensees.
• Performs IT functions for the Radioactive Materials Section including updating and maintaining of databases, templates, and macros.
• Performs complex radioactive materials license decommissioning assignments.
• Assists section management in the development and management of the reciprocity program.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Available on a 24-hour-a-day basis for response to radiation emergencies.
• Perform duties as a member of the State Radiation Emergency Response Team.
• Employee is subject to emergency calls from his residence for the protection of life or property.
• This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when applicable) with the mandatory requirements in Sections 215.422 and 112.061, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 691-24.001, Florida Administrative Code.
• The incumbent is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds of equipment.
• Pcard responsibilities.
• Must receive a minimum score of 70% on each written exam of the required core training modules and must attend all required core training courses designated in the training and qualification procedures.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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