Radiation Protection Specialist
Radiation Protection Specialist
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$ 64424 - 104000
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Job Responsibilities
- Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation
Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment Come join our team at SCDES put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science Service Sustainability
Job Responsibilities:Evaluates license application and amendment requests for use of radioactive materials; including facility design specifications utilization of materials as well as health physics and security considerations to ensure regulatory standards are met. These licensing activities will include health facilities administering radioactive material for diagnostic use and therapeutic use facilities using portable and fixed gauges radiopharmacies service providers industrial radiography manual brachytherapy facilities high dose rate remote afterloader facilities academic institutions licenses of limited scope irradiators and other emerging technologies.
Conducts onsite health and safety inspections and investigations at facilities utilizing radioactive materials. These inspection activities will include health facilities administering radioactive material for diagnostic use and therapeutic use portable and fixed gauges radiopharmacies service providers industrial radiography Part XII (equivalent to 10 CFR Part 37 security inspections manual brachytherapy high dose rate remote afterloaders academic licenses of limited scope irradiators and other emerging technologies.
Reviews and prepares technical inspection reports documenting facility compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Initiates enforcement actions as necessary.
Provides technical advice and consultation to health professionals radiation workers and members of the public concerning radiation protection requirements for uses of radioactive materials.
Assists in the development and promulgation of radiation protection regulations to maintain compatibility with federal radiation control standards.
Conducts decontamination procedures and investigations of radiological accidents and incidents under managerial supervision.
Participates in emergency preparedness and response and is designated as an essential employee subject to duty on a 24hour basis during an emergency. Provides emergency radiological assistance for the Division under managerial supervision. Serve as a Division oncall officer able to respond to radiological incidents.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health
- A bachelors degree in the natural or physical sciences mathematics public health engineering or a related technical field.
Must possess qualifications equivalent to the standards outlined in theU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) Inspection Manual Chapter 1248 Appendix A and B. This would include but not limited to licensing and inspections of health facilities administering radioactive material for diagnostic use and therapeutic use facilities using portable and fixed gauges radiopharmacies service providers industrial radiography manual brachytherapy facilities high dose rate remote afterloader facilities academic institutions licenses of limited scope irradiators and other emerging technologies.
Additional Requirements:- Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of the biological effects of radiation understanding of radiological health principles and health physics practices.
- Skill and experience with radiation detection instrumentation.
- Ability to clearly relay inspection results including issuance of violations to management and facility personnel.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and climb ladders and/or stairs.
- Must possess a valid drivers license and have the ability to operate a state vehicle.
- Daily travel throughout the state.
- Occasional overnight travel.
Note: Degrees in a related technical field include but are not limited to Earth sciences chemistry biology physics soil science environmental science mathematics etc.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.Preferred Qualifications
- Credentialed in the NRCs WebBased Licensing System Sealed Source and Device Registry National Source Tracking System and/or National Material Event Database
- Three years of experience in radiation protection radioactive materials licensing regulatory compliance or radiation monitoring
- Work experience with state or federal regulatory agencies
Additional Comments
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age 40 or older) disability or genetic information.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:- Health dental vision longterm disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickhere for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program availableS.C. Deferred Compensation
- Retirement benefit choices *
- Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment based on job functions
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
