Senior Health Physicist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio, Emergency Management Agency is seeking a Senior Health Physicist to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate scientific and technical information related to health physics/emergency response programs. This role involves directing and operating computer models to assess radiological consequences from malfunctions at facilities with radiological materials. The Senior Health Physicist will interpret dose projection results, advise officials on radiation levels and necessary protective actions, and ensure offsite response organizations are adequately trained for emergencies involving radioactive materials. The position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• OPTION 1: 4 years of full-time experience working with one of the following: radioactive materials, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment for x-ray program, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspects, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• OPTION 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics; AND 24 months of full-time experience working with one of the following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• OPTION 3: NRRPT, CHP, NMTCB or ARRT certification; AND 24 months of full-time experience working with one of the following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• OPTION 4: Completion of Navy nuclear school; AND 24 months of full-time experience working with one of the following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• OPTION 5: Completion of graduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics; AND 12 months of full-time experience working with one of the following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety; AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• OPTION 6: 24 months experience as Health Physicist, 84642, AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Requires travel
• Exposed to low levels of radiation
• May be exposed to hazardous levels of radiation
• Background check including a BCI fingerprint check may be required.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24

Nice To Haves

• Requires certification if assigned to the radon program, radon tester certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, monitors & evaluates scientific & technical information related to health physics/emergency response programs
• Directs operation &/or operates computer model at state &/or local level to assess radiological consequences from malfunctions at facilities possessing radiological materials
• Interprets results of local, state & utility company dose projection/protective action recommendations in regard to short-term effects on area residents
• Advises federal, state &/or local officials of radiation levels, areas needing evacuation, safe locations for evacuees, & other protective actions needed to ensure health & safety for residents of affected areas
• Ensures offsite response organizations are properly trained for response to malfunctions at nuclear facilities & other situations involving radioactive materials

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree