Environmental Specialist III - 64026472

Civicworks; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist III to monitor radiation around nuclear power plants, inspect low-level radioactive waste shipments, and maintain sampling equipment.

The role also involves serving on the radiological emergency response team and handling on-call duties for radiation incidents and emergencies throughout Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 4 years of experience in chemistry, physics, health physics (radiation) or nuclear medicine technology.
• Knowledge of radiation terminology, principles, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds of equipment and operate emergency duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor radiation around nuclear power plants and inspect low-level radioactive waste shipments.
• Maintain environmental sampling equipment and related documentation.
• Serve on Florida's radiological emergency response team and be on-call for radiation incidents and emergencies statewide.

Skills

Radiation terminology

Analytical techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Environmental Specialist III at Florida Department of Health

monitors radiation around nuclear power plants, inspects low-level radioactive waste shipments, and maintains environmental sampling equipment. The role includes serving on the state's radiological emergency response team and handling on-call duty officer responsibilities for radiation incidents and emergencies throughout Florida.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 4 years of experience in chemistry, physics, health physics (radiation), or nuclear medicine technology
• Knowledge of radiation terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Ability to lift 60 pounds of equipment
• Willing to work emergency duty and be available 24/7 for radiation emergencies