Senior Health Physicist

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Requires certification if assigned to the radon program radon tester certification.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires travel; exposed to low levels of radiation; may be exposed to hazardous levels of radiation.

Background Check Information
A background check including a BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

OPTION 1:
4 years of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials analysis of radioactive materials in environment decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials radiation- generating equipment for x-ray program experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment radiation inspects analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 2:
-Or Completion of undergraduate core program in health physics nuclear physics nuclear engineering radiation physics radiation sciences bionucleonics radiologic technology nuclear medicine technology radiation therapy or physics;
AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals & other components of radioactive material sources or devices analysis of radioactive materials in environment decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials radiation- generating equipment experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment radiation inspections analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 3:
-Or NRRPT CHP NMTCB or ARRT certification;
AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals & other components of radioactive material sources or devices analysis of radioactive materials in environment decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials radiation- generating equipment experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment radiation inspections analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 4:
-Or Completion of Navy nuclear school;
AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals & other components of radioactive material sources or devices analysis of radioactive materials in environment decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials radiation- generating equipment experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment radiation inspections analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 5:
-Or Completion of graduate core program in health physics nuclear physics nuclear engineering radiation physics radiation sciences bionucleonics radiologic technology nuclear medicine technology radiation therapy or physics;
AND 12 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals & other components of radioactive material sources or devices analysis of radioactive materials in environment decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials radiation- generating equipment experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment radiation inspections analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 6:
-Or 24 mos. exp. as Health Physicist 84642
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skills: Public Health

Emergency Management Agency
Coordinates activities to mitigate prepare for respond to and recover from disasters both natural and man-made.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio Department of Public Safety Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road Columbus Ohio 43235
Work Hours 7:30AM to 4:30PM (Subject to 24-hour on-call)

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Gym Access!

What Youll Do as a Senior Health Physicist
Coordinates monitors & evaluates scientific & technical information related to health physics/emergency response programs;
Directs operation &/or operates computer model at state &/or local level to assess radiological consequences from malfunctions at facilities possessing radiological materials;
Interprets results of local state & utility company dose projection/protective action recommendations in regard to short-term effects on area residents;
Advises federal state &/or local officials of radiation levels areas needing evacuation safe locations for evacuees & other protective actions needed to ensure health & safety for residents of affected areas;
Ensures offsite response organizations are properly trained for response to malfunctions at nuclear facilities & other situations involving radioactive materials;

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