Radiation Safety Supervisor

Title: Radiation Safety Supervisor

State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer IV

Hiring Range: $100000 - $106000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division Director for Environmental Monitoring and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for management and oversight of the Office of Radiological Healths environmental sampling programs and the Office of Radiological Healths emergency response training exercise and evaluation programs. The position also oversees the State Indoor Radon program including overall management of the EPA sponsored State Indoor Radon grant. The Division Director is responsible for developing emergency response and general radiological training programs for Office staff and outside partners including first response organizations federal agencies and military units.

Supervises trains and evaluates Division staff reviews environmental surveillance data collected by staff reviews the operation and performance of the mobile laboratory and manages indoor radon activities including the EPA State Indoor Radon Grant. Responsible for creation and review of radiological emergency response plans and training of ORH staff in key response roles. Oversees the Radiological Emergency Preparedness and other training programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of health physics principles and practices; key components and requirements of a radiological emergency preparedness program; radiation laboratory instrumentation and procedures; standards regarding radiological protection; and radiation detection and identification instrumentation
Strong program management organizational quality assurance and computer skills
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; supervise professional and technical staff; collect and analyze data; prepare and implement emergency response continuity of operations and occupational safety plans; develop and conduct training; serve effectively as a spokesperson and representative of the Office; and manage Division activities

Additional Considerations

Training and experience in a physical or biological science health physics or a related field
Experience managing a statewide radiological emergency preparedness program
Experience developing and managing a comprehensive environmental monitoring program
Experience in radiological laboratory testing equipment procedures and data management
Experience developing and managing complex programmatic budgets

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Sarah Chesko

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.