[Hiring] Radiation Health Specialist III @Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Role Description

The Radiation Health Branch supports beneficial uses of radiation, evaluates and controls hazards associated with the use of radiation and protects citizens of the commonwealth from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. Come join our team if you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conducts radiation protection surveys, complex sample analysis and evaluates radiation programs.
• Verifies compliance with state regulations and prepares clear and concise report of findings.
• Follows prescribed methods and procedures for using radiation detection instruments.
• Performs inspections on various types of radiation producing machines to include industrial, medical, dental, academic and veterinary.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science or health science.
• Must have three years of employment in, or direct experience with at least one of the following:
  • A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRC Agreement State, Department of Energy, or Department of Defense regulated health physics program;
  • A State or Federally regulated X-ray program;
  • A governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory.
• Graduate work in one of the above disciplines will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis not to exceed two years.
• Proof of completion of the following will substitute for the required bachelor's degree:
  • Army or Air Force health physics program;
  • Department of Energy radiation protection program;
  • Naval Nuclear Power Program;
  • Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Assurance Act Inspector Training;
  • Certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology, American Board of Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists;
  • Four years full-time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination within 6 months of employment, if necessary, and maintain by passing an annual 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination as necessary according to assigned job duties.
• Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course within 1 year of employment, if necessary, and maintain through completion of 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties.
• Must obtain at least a secret (or L if DOE) level security clearance or equivalent, if necessary, and maintain as necessary according to assigned job duties.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Working Conditions

Work will involve exposure to radiation, chemical, and other physical hazards when conducting regulatory activities and incident response which requires the following of safety procedures. Incumbents working in this job title will work in various weather conditions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.