Nuclear Safety Inspector I

State of Illinois•West Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Safety Inspector I joins a team responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safe use of x-ray and laser systems throughout Illinois. The position conducts inspections at medical, veterinary, and industrial facilities; measures radiation levels; documents findings; and assists with investigations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The role also provides technical guidance to facility staff, supports radiation safety initiatives, and contributes to emergency response activities. The position is with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), which coordinates state disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs and administers programs that protect Illinois residents and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The role is based at the agency’s West Chicago headquarters, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of four to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Travel to inspection locations is required, including overnight stays as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or physics and one year of appropriate experience; or an associate degree in biology, chemistry, or physics and three years of appropriate experience.
Complete a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police and a background check, including self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to use state-issued equipment, such as a cellphone and laptop.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work overtime when requested or required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, which may involve evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Formal degree and completion of at least two years of formal x-ray technology training at a school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association, or two years of college courses leading to an Associate Arts degree in Radiological Technology.
Two years of experience operating medical and/or industrial radiography equipment.
One year of experience operating and utilizing radiation detection and machine survey instruments.
One year of experience communicating and collaborating with professionals in the radiological health community.

Responsibilities

Conduct or assist with x-ray and laser inspections at medical, veterinary, and industrial installations, traveling to locations as necessary.
Measure radiation levels using radiation survey equipment during routine x-ray inspections and special investigations.
Record inspection and investigation results, perform data entry, and prepare findings for technical review in accordance with established procedures.
Advise and consult with licensed practitioners of the healing arts and other professionals on compliance and quality assurance aspects of x-ray and laser systems.
Conduct or assist with routine verification of accredited and/or certified operations and investigate reports of unaccredited radiation technologists or allegations of technical incompetence, gathering evidence as needed for legal action.
Perform assigned team duties under the Standard Operating Procedures of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents.
Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the position.