Radiation Protection Health Physicist
Under-fill option (2 positions)
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 02/07/18 11:59 PM
SALARY: $4,339.00 - $6,340.00 Monthly
JOB TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD),
Radiation Protection Services
in Portland, OR is recruiting for two Radiation Protection Health Physicists
to consult with public and private officials on radiation and safety issues.
Radiation Protection Services promotes the health and safety of the people in
Oregon by working to protect them from unnecessary exposure to radiation
sources including X-ray equipment, radioactive materials, tanning beds and
other radiation-generating devices.
What will you do?
As Radiation Protection Health Physicist, you will interpret and explain
statues, rules, policies and procedures to registrants; conduct on-site reviews
of registrant facilities to determine compliance with and adherence to
standards; identify needed corrective action and follow-up to verify
compliance; review registrant's radiation safety program requirements and
explain and/or recommend areas needing improvement; and instruct individuals or
groups of registrants on methods and procedures for compliance with program
regulations.
What's in it for you?
Do you have experience in environmental health? Have you worked in the area of
regulation and/or compliance? Do you have experience working with radiation
safety? Then read on! Public Health is a great place to work and we offer full
medical, vision and dental benefits
with paid sick and personal leave, vacation, and ten paid holidays per year!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: The goal of this recruitment is to fill these positions at the Environmental Health Specialist 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an Environmental Health Specialist 2 to apply, as we may consider under-filling these positions until the selected candidates meet the minimum qualifications for an Environmental Health Specialist 3. Under-fill training will not exceed two years.
Environmental Health Specialist 3 ($4339.00 to $6340.00)
Two years of experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Specialist 2 working under general supervision, conducting environmental
health and/or hazardous materials investigations; inspecting facilities and
equipment for environmental health regulation compliance; investigating and
assessing the impact of adverse environmental conditions on the public health;
preparing health permits if applicable; conducting studies and surveys; and
developing solutions to environmental problems;
AND
A Bachelor's degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in an environmental or
physical science.
Environmental Health Specialist 2 - Under-fill option ($3597.00 to $5242.00)
Two years of experience working under the general direction of a Registered
Sanitarian inspecting facilities and equipment for environmental health regulation
compliance; investigating and assessing the impact of adverse environmental
conditions on the public health; and preparing health permits
AND
A Bachelor's degree with 45 quarter or 30 semester hours in an
environmental science, a physical science, a natural science, sanitary
engineering, or other courses related to environmental sanitation.
REQUESTED SKILLS
The following skills, knowledge and experience are desired:
- Possess education and experience in the scientific or medical field.
- Experience with sources of radiation and/or inspecting radioactive material facilities.
- Experience and/or knowledge in reviewing/preparing license applications to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
- Ability to evaluate license applications and communicate with prospective licensees regarding missing information or clarification of supplied information.
- Experience working with software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with external stakeholders, customers, licensees, registrants and other local, state and federal agencies.
- Experience working in a team oriented, performance-based setting.
- Ability to interpret and explain statues, rules, policies and procedures to licensee's or registrants.
- Able to identify and follow-up needed corrective actions to verify compliance.
- Evaluation of registrant's radiation safety program requirements and ability to explain or recommend areas of needed improvement.
- Ability to instruct public or private officials on radiation health and safety issues.