Nuclear Safety Inspector I

State of Illinois•West Chicago, IL

3d•$5,572 - $7,898•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Safety Inspector I joins a team that protects 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 conducts or assists with x-ray and laser inspections, including travel to facilities as needed. It uses radiation survey equipment to measure radiation levels during routine inspections and special investigations, records and enters inspection data, and prepares findings for technical review. The inspector advises licensed practitioners and other professionals on compliance and quality assurance for x-ray and laser systems, assists with verification and investigations involving radiation technologists, and performs an assigned team role under the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents. The position is headquartered at 245 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is four to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, and travel may involve overnight stays.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to either a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physics plus one year of appropriate experience, or an associate degree in biology, chemistry, or physics plus three years of appropriate experience.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to use state-issued equipment such as a cellphone and laptop.
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.
Successful completion of a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police, a background check, and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, potentially in the evenings and on 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, enter data, 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 for x-ray and laser systems.
Conduct or assist with routine verification of accreditation or certification of operations and investigate reports of unaccredited radiation technologists or alleged technical incompetence in sufficient depth to provide evidence for possible 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.