Environmental Specialist III - 64030906

DGS Office of External Affairs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health Environmental Specialist III conducts specialized professional work on radiation matters, including evaluating and licensing uses of radioactive materials, reviewing inspections, and developing proposed rules. The role requires coordination of licensing and inspection policies and availability for 24-hour radiation emergency response, including after-hours work.

The position emphasizes administrative and technical review of applications, independent license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ionizing radiation physics, detection instrumentation, and hazard regulations.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules and regulations relating to ionizing radiation detection, measurement, and control.
• Skill in mathematically determining radioactive decay and performing radiological surveys.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in chemistry, physics, health physics (radiation-related), or nuclear medicine technology preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required; ability to lift 60 pounds; authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized professional work on radiation matters for licensing uses of radioactive materials.
• Review inspections and develop proposed rules.
• Administrative and technical review of applications; independent issuance or denial of licenses.
• Coordinate licensing and inspection policies.
• Availability for 24-hour radiation emergency response; may involve work before, during, or beyond normal hours.

Skills

Ionizing radiation physics

Radiation detection instrumentation

Hazard regulations

Radioactive decay calculations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Radiological survey techniques

Job description

The Environmental Specialist III conducts specialized professional work on radiation matters for the Florida Department of Health, including evaluating and licensing uses of radioactive materials, reviewing inspections, and developing proposed rules. The role involves administrative and technical review of applications, independent issuance or denial of licenses, and coordination of licensing and inspection policies. This position requires availability for 24-hour radiation emergency response and may involve work before, during, or beyond normal hours.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of ionizing radiation physics, detection instrumentation, and hazard regulations
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules and regulations relating to ionizing radiation detection, measurement, and control
• Skill in mathematically determining radioactive decay and performing radiological surveys
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
• 3 to 5 years of experience in chemistry, physics, health physics (radiation-related), or nuclear medicine technology preferred
• Valid Florida Driver's License required; ability to lift 60 pounds; authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship