Radiation Safety Officer

PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Oakland, CA

114d•$125,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring that all terms and conditions of the radioactive materials license and the applicable state or federal regulations are being complied with. The role involves providing training to staff and workers regarding the basic principles of radiation, functioning as the chief liaison with the appropriate competent authorities, and preparing and obtaining necessary amendments to assure the optimum operation of the facility.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in health physics or a related field, such as the natural sciences or engineering.
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in full-time radiation protection duties with at least three (3) years performing supervisory and/or RSO functions.
Years of applicable experience may be substituted for educational minimal requirements.
Qualified by training and experience to protect public health, safety and the environment.
A description of this training must be submitted and approved by the applicable competent authority.
Sufficient knowledge in computer usage and respective software.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all terms and conditions of the radioactive materials license and the applicable radiation/radioactive material regulations are met.
Ensure that all radioactive materials are being properly accounted for and secured against unauthorized removal.
Ensure that all radioactive materials are being used by qualified personnel who are authorized to handle radioactive materials and/or designated as a user relative to the facility license.
Ensure that personnel are properly monitored for total potential radiation exposures, internal and external.
Ensure that all records required by the radioactive materials license and the policies of Perma-Fix regarding radiation protection are being maintained.
Function as chief liaison with the applicable competent authorities and be responsible for preparing and obtaining the proper amendments, as necessary, to ensure the optimum operation of the facility.
Provide training to the staff and workers regarding all of the basic principles of radiation, with training being meaningful and accountable through testing techniques and record keeping.
Be sufficiently familiar with counting equipment for the entire spectrum of radionuclides using an assortment of fixed laboratory counting equipment and portable survey equipment to be able to use, instruct and calibrate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be pro-active and solution driven as part of the site management team.