- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
- Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
- Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Health Physicist 1 - Des Moines, United States - State of Iowa
Description
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022 to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
We are seeking a Health Physicist - Radioactive Materials.
A Health Physicist 1 is needed in the Bureau of Radiological Health Radioactive Materials program to perform licensing, inspection, and technical support for radioactive materials use and emergency response across Iowa.
After obtaining adequate Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) training and education and completing initial qualifications for radioactive materials inspectors, this individual will inspect and/or investigate facilities that use radioactive material to ascertain the degree of compliance with the appropriate standards, rules and laws.
This individual will also review radioactive materials license applications, prepare licenses and participate in peer/document reviews.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills related to radioactive materials and radiation protection and measurement and be able to review technical documents, as well as federal and state regulations pertaining to a wide variety of uses of radioactive material.
Additional technical experience that can support dose assessment and radiation emergency response during nuclear power plant drills and exercises and/or field experience is also preferred to support duties of measuring and evaluating radiological conditions affecting workers, the public, and the environment using radiation detection equipment.
Strong attention to detail as required to ensure proper maintenance and tracking of licensing and inspection actions, completeness of applicant/licensee documentation, and accuracy in tracking licensee information in bureau database.
Must possess strong communication skills to effectively provide technical assistance across a wide variety of radiation protection partners including the general public, professional groups, manufacturer representatives, licensed facility management, and other governmental agencies.
Represents the Iowa Health and Human Services Bureau of Radiological Health at various meetings regarding the Agreement State radioactive materials program or radiation emergency response.
This position requires individuals to satisfactorily complete government sponsored core courses in health physics or other specialized training programs as required by federal agencies within the time frame specified by management.
Individuals may assist with other duties as assigned in an emergency or disaster as mutually agreed upon by the employee and employer.
Applicant must pass a background check prior to employment.How to Apply:
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Relocation Assistance (add this language to the Physician posting):
Relocation assistance may be considered for this position, in accordance with DAS SAE policies and procedures.
Director's Statement:
HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.
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Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in physics, nuclear engineering, health physics, nuclear physics, healthcare administration, another health-related field, or another science.
2) Successful completion of the U.S. Navy Nuclear program.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Must satisfactorily complete government-sponsored core course in health physics or other specialized training programs as required by federal agencies within the time frame specified by management.
Employees must be willing to travel for extended periods of time and must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Work may involve exposure to excessive heat, cold, hazardous substances, construction sites, and unfavorable conditions. May be required to respond to emergencies. May be on 24-hour call.
