Radiation Safety Officer
Radiation Safety Officer
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Job Description
The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denvers physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning Facilities Management Parking & Mobility Services Auxiliaries & Real Estate and Business & Operations.
Position Summary
The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for developing implementing and managing the universitys Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations. This role supports academic research and medical use of radioactive materials and radiationproducing equipment promoting a culture of safety across campus.
This is a temporary nonbenefited position not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g. NRC CDPHE) and maintain required licenses and registrations.
- Oversee radiation safety training for faculty staff and students involved in the use of radioactive materials or radiationproducing equipment.
- Develop and enforce radiation safety policies procedures and protocols in compliance with applicable laws and university standards.
- Conduct routine inspections of laboratories and facilities to assess compliance with radiation safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate records related to radioactive material inventory personnel dosimetry waste disposal and radiation exposure monitoring.
- Investigate incidents involving radioactive material or radiation exposure and recommend corrective actions.
- Chair or support the universitys Radiation Safety Committee including preparing meeting agendas reports and maintaining meeting records.
- Assist with licensing and authorization processes for research protocols involving radiation use.
- Coordinate radioactive waste management and disposal in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Advise Principal Investigators and laboratory personnel on safe use of ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
- Participate in emergency response planning and incident mitigation related to radiological hazards.
- Stay current with changes in regulations technologies and best practices in radiation safety.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of NRC and state radiation protection regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in maintaining detailed records and documentation.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in health physics radiological sciences nuclear engineering environmental health or a related field required.
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in radiation safety or health physics preferably in a university healthcare or research setting.
- Experience working with radioactive materials and/or radiationproducing equipment.
- Prior experience in a regulatory compliance role is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related field
- Experience in higher education
- Experience lab packing laboratory chemical waste
Work Schedule
The duration of this temporary position is 9 standard schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however actual hours will vary based on needs. This role is anticipated to require approximately 45 hours per month depending on workload and availability.
Hourly Range
The hourly range for the position is $150.00
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for nonbenefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 16th 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
