RAM Inspector Trainer

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

About The Position

Health Physicist II Works under the direction of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Branch Manager, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Conducts independent inspections and investigations for complex level uses (see list in the Essential Job Functions section) of radioactive material licensed operations to assure compliance with 25 Texas Administrative Code 289 (TAC). Prepares and submits complex, and highly advanced compliance and inspection activity reports to the Operations Branch for review and evaluation. May provide testimony on highly technical radiological health physics issues. Participates as a member of the DSHS Emergency Response Team during exercises and actual emergency responses. Performs health physics activities and compliance duties, as assigned. Responds to general information inquiries. Reports to the Radioactive Materials Inspection Branch Manager. Assists the Radioactive Materials Inspection Branch Manager with: 1) development and maintenance of policy, procedure, and inspector qualification training program;2) developing agenda and presenting training at staff meetings;3) developing inspection activity reporting system procedure & training material;4) monitoring and promoting the training of new radioactive materials inspectors in health physics topics, regulations, and radiation control program procedures;5) preparation for program reviews by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and6) monitoring and performing the daily tasks required to implement and maintain the Reciprocity and GLA Self Evaluation Programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Texas radioactive materials regulatory program, including the Texas and federal radioactive materials regulations, Texas radioactive materials inspection procedures, and federal regulatory guidance for radioactive materials.
Ability to perform radioactive materials inspections and respond to incidents and emergencies as a fully qualified inspector.
Ability to interpret laws and regulations for both internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate technical information at various levels of understanding.
Ability to communicate effectively and to be tactful and diplomatic in adverse situations.
Ability to detect and evaluate radiation and public health hazards.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations of radioactive half-live, activity, time/distance/shielding, exposure rates, dose determinations, counting statistics, and other highly advanced environmental quality work.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision.
Skilled in technical writing, verbal communication, interview techniques, and protection of sensitive security related information
Skilled in the collection of soil, water, air, and other environmental samples.
Bachelor of Science degree from a U.S. accredited college/university in an academic discipline of the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, or an equivalent combination of 4 years of education, training, and experience in one or more of the listed academic disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a fully qualified radioactive materials inspector in a state/federal regulatory program including successful completion of the NRC Materials Control and Security Systems Principles course.
Experience in health physics, radiation sciences, working in a radiation safety program.
Experience providing training for the qualification of radioactive materials inspectors or providing radiation safety training for staff of a health physics safety or regulatory program.
Experience using computers for such functions as data recording, word processing, spreadsheets, virtual meetings, presentations, and e-mail programs.
Experience with state and/or federal laws, regulations/rules, and directives.
Experience with development and maintenance of policy, procedure, and training materials; developing and implementing training programs, and database maintenance and quality control.

Responsibilities

Exercises extensive latitude in the planning, scheduling, and conducting independent inspections and investigations for all types and uses of sources of radiation (see list below). Plans, coordinates, and conducts environmental radiological surveys involving all types and uses of sources of radiation. Evaluates and provides radiation assessments and risk assessments for all types and uses of sources of radiation. Performs dose and risk assessments from exposure to sources of radiation. Performs radiological assessments to determine adequacy of radiation shielding in accelerator facilities, radiation source containers, or storage areas. Evaluates radiological sampling data or calculates radiation doses from internal and/or external exposure to radiation to determine the effects of the exposure to individuals involved in radiological incidents or other events to determine the radiological health and the environmental impact. May act in a decision making or leadership role during inspections and investigations. Assists other staff during inspections and investigations. Prepares independent scientific and technical inspection and investigation reports for all types and uses of sources of radiation. Submits comprehensive inspection and investigation reports using Inspection Branch's guidelines to assure the application of radiological health standards as set forth in the Texas Regulation Control Act, Texas Administrative Code, and various federal regulations. Follows information protection policies. Evaluate statistical radiological and environmental radiation data and interprets results regarding their environmental impact. Provides technical consultation concerning compliance procedures and risk assessments regarding the use of radiation sources to Radiation Section staff, other state and federal agencies, and members of the public. Provides technical assistance to the public, regulated community, program staff, and other state and federal agencies concerning risk assessments from sources of radiation. Assists in the interpretation of regulations.
At the direction of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Branch Manager: 1) assists with the monitoring and promotion of inspector training, technical reviewers, and investigators for full qualification in a timely manner to achieve goals set forth in the RAM Branch Inspection Manual and the training procedure; 2) provides training for new and fully qualified inspectors, technical reviewers, and investigators; 3) provides highly technical input regarding the program's guidelines for performing inspections and investigations and assists in revisions and maintenance of the related documentation; 4) makes observations and recommendations for the inspection program to maintain efficiency and inspection proficiency; and 5) provides and maintains the record for refresher training for fully qualified inspectors, and advises technical reviewers, and investigators and their managers on maintaining their refresher training program.
At the direction of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Branch Manager, assists with creation and revision of the following: 1) policy, procedure & inspection manual; 2) inspector qualification training materials & presentations; 3) agenda and topics for presentation at Branch staff meetings; 4) refresher training topics for presentation to inspectors as needed to meet NRC criteria; 5) inspection activity reporting system (IDM & Security) procedure & training material; 6) RCP Radioactive Materials Branch information notices & enforcement policy documents for distribution and web site posting; and 7) the Radioactive Materials Branch inspection due list following the Branch procedure for data retrieval, spreadsheet development & formatting, and posting on the Branch SharePoint site.
At the direction of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Branch Manager, assists with: 1) database maintenance, data entry, and quality control; and 2) monitoring of compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission agreement requirements and preparation for periodic Nuclear Regulatory Commission program reviews.
Performs duties as assigned as a member of the Radiological Emergency Response Team in support of the State Radiological Emergency Management Plan. Travels to radiological incidents and emergencies with little notice.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

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