Senior Health Physicist - Columbus, United States - State of Ohio

Description

SENIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST - HYBRID


About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.

Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model.

This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs.

Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.


What You'll Do:
The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking a candidate to fill our Senior Health Physicist position.

This position will perform complex and non-repetitive evaluation of production, use, release, disposal and or presence of radioactive material in environment, nuclear facilities, or ionizing radiation from any device or equipment that emits or is capable of producing radiation.

This position will:
* as a field coordinator, assess potential health and safety problems and act expediently to minimize health effects to general public and workers from potential exposure incidences
* support ODH radiological emergency preparedness staff to provide training to local health departments and first responders in Ohio on radiation emergencies (radiation fundamentals, hands on radiation survey instrumentation and their use and provide guidance on local procedures and plans)
* support and participate in local exercises and tabletop sessions
* develop and implement RHS plans, procedures, and guidance on radiological health emergency planning and protective actions
* develop and maintain outreach program that provides expertise to local, state, and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations (public health districts, Red Cross, volunteer groups, community reception centers) on radiological issues and approaches
* develop and give presentations on radiation protection and radiological emergency preparedness


What's in it for you:
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 our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• For more information about our plans, visit: State of Ohio Medical Plans or our MyBenefits Guide.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave.
• For more information, visit our Total Rewards website

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Position Qualifications:

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; must be able to provide own transportation.

• 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; 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; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or NRRPT, CHP, NMTCB or ARRT certification; 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; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Completion of Navy nuclear school; 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; must be able to provide own transportation.
• 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; 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 must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 24 mos. exp. as Health Physicist, 84642, must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills:
Public Health


Technical:
Inspection Principles, Environmental Services, Public Safety, Training

Professional:
Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Public Speaking, Responsiveness

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics
• Experience developing radiological emergency response plans and procedures
• Experience in writing technical reports
• Experience using program specific computer software such as MicroShield, RadDecay, RadResponder, HotSpot, RASCAL, and/or RESRAD
• Experience providing radiological consultation/technical assistance to clients
• Experience in a radiation safety program handling radioactive materials
• Current Hazardous Waste Operator and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification
• Experience with air sampling or environmental monitoring for radioactive material
• Experience responding to radiological emergencies (e.g., incidents, events, reportable events or allegations)
• Experience developing and presenting radiological training
• Experience using hand-held radiological detection instruments for alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation