Rad. Instrument Maintenance & Calibration Tech. 1 (20065446)
About The Position
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s Radiological Instrumentation, Maintenance and Calibration (RIMC) Lab maintains field monitoring teams that respond to nuclear power plant incidents and other incidents in support of the Ohio Department of Health. The lab repairs, calibrates, and exchanges radiological response instruments, meters, and equipment used by emergency services personnel in state agencies, Ohio counties, and other states as contracted. The Radiological Instrument Technician 1 assists with repair, service, and non-NVLAP-accredited calibration of electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment, including radiation detectors and personal electronic and pocket ion chamber dosimeters. Under direction of the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and a Radiological Instrument Technician 3, the technician performs maintenance and repair of this equipment. The position also keeps records of field exchanges and inspections of state-owned radiological equipment, attends equipment training as needed, and assists with inventory maintenance. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio. Travel may be required, and the employee may be required to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state-owned vehicle, or the employee must be able to provide their own transportation.
Requirements
- Option 1: 30 months of experience in electronics and a valid driver's license.
- Option 2: Completion of an associate core program in electronics, electronics engineering, or electrical/electronic engineering; six months of experience in electronics; and a valid driver's license.
- Alternatively, an equivalent of the stated Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
- Must have a valid driver's license to operate a state-owned vehicle or be able to provide own transportation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in repairing, servicing, and performing non-NVLAP-accredited calibration of electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment, including radiation detectors and personal electronic and pocket ion chamber dosimeters.
- Under direction of the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and Radiological Instrument Technician 3, perform maintenance and repair of electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment.
- Maintain records of field exchanges and inspections of state-owned radiological equipment located throughout the state.
- Attend special equipment training as needed.
- Assist the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and higher-level radiological instrument technicians in maintaining equipment inventory.
Benefits
- Multiple pay increases over the first years of service.
- Free parking.
- Free gym access.
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
