Radioactive Materials Inspector and Licensing

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Assistant Environmental Engineer

Opening Date:January 2 2026

Closing Date:January 15 2026

Job Class Code:6320

Grade: 22 (04)

Salary:$25.74 - $35.92 per hour*

*This is inclusive of a 13.50% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number:02000-2335

Location:This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

Job Description:

You will serve as the Radioactive materials licensing and inspection person. This is a highly responsible and technical position requiring involved licensing and inspection this position you will be responsible for maintaining complex database programs rules and regulations updates internal administration procedures in this area and conducting emergency response activities. This position additionally conducts indoor tanning licensing and inspection.

You will also:

Facilitate and review license applications for radioactive materials use.

Review and draft regulations to maintain Federal agreements.

Solve and direct the resolution of regulatory violations.

Conduct monitoring and sampling activities.

Conduct inspections of radioactive materials use.

Conduct investigations of allegations regarding radioactive materials use.

Design and manage investigations and inspection programs.

Write and present reports policy statements and position papers.

Review and conduct training programs.

Conduct emergency response field sampling.

Create safety recommendations pertaining to radiation exposure.

Conduct tanning licensing and regulatory oversight

Perform tanning inspections in response to allegations

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in Environmental Civil Sanitary Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). For non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates: Certification of Engineer-in-Training as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Preferred Candidates will also have:

Knowledge of radiation measurement devices and mathematics related to health physics

Knowledge of research methods and ability to analyze and interpret data

Outstanding oral/written communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) within which this position is located is to develop and deliver services to preserve protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Kim Buffum Radiation Control Program Manager at

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

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