Assistant Director, Radiation Safety/Radiation Safety Officer - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland College Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Assistant Director, Radiation Safety/Radiation Safety Officer

Functional Title:
Assistant Director, Radiation Safety/Radiation Safety Officer

Category Status:

Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized

FTE:
University Authorized

FTE:
1.000

Unit:

Unit:
VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk

Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution.

Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power.

This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland is looking for a dynamic person to work as the Assistant Director, Radiation Safety/Radiation Safety Officer (
RSO).This position reports to the Associate Director Research Safety and serves as the lead technical expert responsible for directing the Radiation Safety Program for the University of Maryland College Park campus and at institutions under its control.

The

RSO
advises senior leadership on strategies and tactics relating to the technical and regulatory direction of the Radiation Safety Program.

This position is specifically named as the

RSO
with Maryland Department of the Environment and Nuclear Regulatory Commission radiological licenses and registrations.
The

RSO
shall represent the university during regulatory agency inspections and coordinate the university response to those agencies and others.

The

RSO

is responsible for establishing university-wide policies, practices and procedures related to the safe and compliant use of radiation and radioactive materials such that the program is designed to assure that exposure to radiation is maintained As Low As Reasonably Achievable ( ALARA ).

The

RSO

manages a unit of four professional staff and ensures high quality programs and services are offered to the University community.

Specific services to be managed include tracking of authorized users, use locations, radioactive sources, radioactive waste, and equipment; monitoring exposures to the public and occupational workers for internal and external radiation exposure; ensure appropriate detection, monitoring , and analysis equipment is in use; tracking and maintaining exposure to radiation and releases to the environment

ALARA ; providing effective training; monitoring compliance with all applicable regulations and license conditions; reviewing and commenting on proposed regulations; implementing a security program for Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material; coordinating the activities of the Radiation Safety Committee.

The Assistant Director Radiation Safety/
RSO

of the Radiation Safety Program, sets priorities and activities, establishes, directs and manages Radiation Safety policies and programs within the Office of Research Safety, consistently improves performance, and directly manages associated staffing, budget, services, equipment and training.

The Assistant Director Radiation Safety/
RSO

collaborates with university representatives at all levels and within all departments campus-wide, to accomplish goals and objectives within the Radiation Safety Program, as well as the broader goals of the Office of Research Safety, and the Department of Environmental Safety Sustainability & Risk.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Seven (7) years experience in operational health physics program.
Three (3) years experience directing a professional health physics staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, measurement techniques, exposure control methods, and applying regulations.
Experience conducting operational health physics calculations including exposure and dose assessments, quantification of radioactivity, and releases to the environment.
Ability to effectively present information, ideas, and radiation safety concepts to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated management skills for a large, diverse radiation protection program.
Experience establishing broad radiation safety policies, practices and programs that comply with applicable regulations and licenses.

Literate in basic Microsoft Office software, possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, and have exceptional administrative and organizational abilities.

Proven ability to lead, direct, engage and motivate staff.

Meet requirements to be a Radiation Safety Officer in the State of Maryland and be deemed "trustworthy and reliable" under

NRC
and State regulations.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical as a requirement to wear a respirator and participate in incident response.

Preferences:

Preferences:
Masters or doctoral degree in Health Physics or a related scientific discipline.
Ten (10) years experience in operational health physics program.
Professional radiation safety experience at a large, diverse radiation protection program at a university or research setting.
American Board of Health Physics certification.
Experience supporting a research and training reactor.

Additional Certifications:
Must be able to successfully pass an

NRC

Trustworthy & Reliable Assessment for being a Reviewing Official and for unescorted access to Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material.

Additional Information:
Job Risks
Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure , Respiratory Protection
Physical Demands

Must be capable of working in temperature extremes and environments that are uncomfortable and that present potential health risks if appropriate protections are not utilized.

Must pass an annual physical examination to utilize protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Must be capable of lifting equipment and materials up to twenty pounds.

Will be required to occasionally work off-hours and be subject to on-call capacity to respond to and investigate incidents occurring at the University of effective University personnel.

Posting Date:

Posting Date:

04/15/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Yes
Best Consideration Date
Best Consideration Date

04/26/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

How did you hear about this position?

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1100 Chesapeake Bldg
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College Park, MD 20742

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