Radiation Safety Supervisor

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

6d•$100,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Division Director for Environmental Monitoring and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for management and oversight of the Office of Radiological Health’s environmental sampling programs and the Office of Radiological Health’s emergency response training, exercise, and evaluation programs. The position also oversees the State Indoor Radon program including overall management of the EPA sponsored State Indoor Radon grant. The Division Director is responsible for developing emergency response and general radiological training programs for Office staff and outside partners including first response organizations, federal agencies and military units. Supervises, trains, and evaluates Division staff, reviews environmental surveillance data collected by staff, reviews the operation and performance of the mobile laboratory, and manages indoor radon activities including the EPA State Indoor Radon Grant. Responsible for creation and review of radiological emergency response plans and training of ORH staff in key response roles. Oversees the Radiological Emergency Preparedness and other training programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of health physics principles and practices.
Knowledge of key components and requirements of a radiological emergency preparedness program.
Knowledge of radiation laboratory instrumentation and procedures.
Knowledge of standards regarding radiological protection.
Knowledge of radiation detection and identification instrumentation.
Strong program management skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong quality assurance skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to supervise professional and technical staff.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to prepare and implement emergency response plans.
Ability to prepare and implement continuity of operations plans.
Ability to prepare and implement occupational safety plans.
Ability to develop and conduct training.
Ability to serve effectively as a spokesperson and representative of the Office.
Ability to manage Division activities.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience in a physical or biological science, health physics, or a related field.
Experience managing a statewide radiological emergency preparedness program.
Experience developing and managing a comprehensive environmental monitoring program.
Experience in radiological laboratory testing equipment procedures, and data management.
Experience developing and managing complex programmatic budgets.

Responsibilities

Management and oversight of the Office of Radiological Health’s environmental sampling programs.
Management and oversight of the Office of Radiological Health’s emergency response training, exercise, and evaluation programs.
Overseeing the State Indoor Radon program including overall management of the EPA sponsored State Indoor Radon grant.
Developing emergency response and general radiological training programs for Office staff and outside partners.
Supervising, training, and evaluating Division staff.
Reviewing environmental surveillance data collected by staff.
Reviewing the operation and performance of the mobile laboratory.
Managing indoor radon activities including the EPA State Indoor Radon Grant.
Creation and review of radiological emergency response plans.
Training of ORH staff in key response roles.
Overseeing the Radiological Emergency Preparedness and other training programs.