Rad. Instrument Maintenance & Calibration Tech. 1 (20065446)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

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 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 under contract. The Radiological Instrument Maintenance & Calibration Technician 1 assists with repair, service, and non-NVLAP-accredited calibration of electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment. Under the direction of the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and a Radiological Instrument Technician 3, the technician performs maintenance and repairs, records 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, works 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is subject to 24-hour call.

Requirements

Option 1: 30 months of experience in electronics.
Option 2: Completion of an associate core program in electronics, electronics engineering, or electrical/electronic engineering, plus 6 months of experience in electronics.
A valid driver's license is required.
Alternatively, candidates may meet the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment.
Must be able to operate a state-owned vehicle with a valid driver's license or provide personal transportation.

Responsibilities

Assist with the 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.
Perform maintenance and repairs on electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment under the direction of the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and Radiological Instrument Technician 3.
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 with maintaining equipment inventory.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases during 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
Optional deferred compensation.