Radiation Health Specialist III

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

17h • $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Health Specialist III is responsible for performing health physics and radiation control work, including oversight responsibilities, by coordinating and conducting inspections, investigations, or surveys to ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental laws; and by evaluating permit and license application requests for public health and safety and environmental impact.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science or health science plus three (3) years of professional experience with one year of employment in, or direct experience with at least one of the following: a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRC Agreement State, Department of Energy, or Department of Defense regulated health physics program; a Private, State or Federally regulated X-ray program; or a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory.
• Proof of completion of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program; Department of Energy radiation protection program; Naval Nuclear Power Program, or Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Assurance Act Inspector; OR Certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology; American Board of Health Physics; Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists OR four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of radiation control, radiological health, environmental laws and regulations, and radiation safety practices and techniques.
• Skill in the use of radiation detection, monitoring, and measuring instruments such as THIN PAD RAD and RAYSAFE X2 SOLO; in the collection of environmental samples; in radiological computer applications; and in the use of research techniques.
• Ability to interpret and use radiation shielding designs and radiological and statistical data, to interpret laws and regulations, to apply health physics and other scientific principles, to detect and evaluate radiation and public health hazards, to communicate effectively, and to provide guidance to others.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Work is typically performed in an office setting; medical health facility type setting with a climate-controlled and exposure to moderate noise level.
• While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile.
• This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones.
• Work will involve exposure to radiation, chemicals, and other physical hazards when conducting regulatory activities and incident response which requires the following safety procedures.
• Incumbents working in this job title will work in various weather conditions.
• This position requires extensive travel.
• Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts inspections and investigations of installed x-ray equipment, non-ionizing radiation devices, and facilities where radioactive materials are used or stored.
• Develops, recommends, and implements radiation safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs scientific and technical reviews of radiation safety plans, operations, and facilities.
• Prepares authorizations, permits, and licenses based on regulatory standards for uses of radiation and radiation exposure to the public and the environment.
• Prepares correspondence, technical reports, environmental assessments, impact statements, or programmatic assessments.
• Measures, monitors, and evaluates emissions from different types of radiation and radioactive materials; determines and predicts the movement of radioactivity through the environment; and evaluates plans and facilities for radiological safety of equipment, processes, and the environment.
• Recommends action as to certification and licensure renewal, non-renewal, or termination/revocation.
• Conducts informational analysis of survey findings and decision making on facility compliance.
• Completes required forms and reports, which detail deficiencies noted during the facility survey.
• Conduct research and development in relation to health physicist activities.
• Develop and provide technical guidance on guidelines, rules, policies, and procedures based on health physics knowledge, radiation control functions, and statutory authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable radiation control laws and regulations for protection of the public and the environment against harmful effects of radiation.
• Perform risk assessments based on quantitative relationships between radiation exposure and biological damage.
• Review emergency response planning and implementation activities for radiological emergency events or for radiological emergencies involving transportation or terrorist activities.
• Develop and evaluate statewide radiation safety control rules and guidelines, and radiological emergency response procedures.
• Consult and coordinate with representatives of other state and federal radiation control, security, and emergency agencies; special interest groups; the public; or department personnel on radiation and environmental issues.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of inspection reports and permitting and licensing actions to ensure compliance with radiation control, public health and safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

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