Nuclear Safety Inspector I

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Safety Inspector I position with the State of Illinois' Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security conducts inspections of x-ray and laser systems at medical, veterinary, and industrial facilities throughout Illinois.

The role measures radiation levels, documents findings, advises facility staff on compliance, and supports emergency response activities to ensure public safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physics plus 1 year of appropriate experience.
• Associate degree plus 3 years of experience.
• Formal training in x-ray technology or Associate degree in Radiological Technology is preferred.
• Experience operating medical and/or industrial radiography equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of x-ray and laser systems at medical, veterinary, and industrial facilities throughout Illinois.
• Measure radiation levels and document findings.
• Advise facility staff on compliance with regulations.
• Support emergency response activities to ensure public safety and regulatory adherence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physics

Associate degree

Formal training in x-ray technology

Associate degree in Radiological Technology

Tools

Radiography equipment

Radiation detection and survey instruments

Job description

This Nuclear Safety Inspector I position with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security conducts inspections of x-ray and laser systems at medical, veterinary, and industrial facilities throughout Illinois. The role measures radiation levels, documents findings, advises facility staff on compliance, and supports emergency response activities to ensure public safety and regulatory adherence. The position is based in West Chicago and requires travel to inspection sites across the state.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physics plus 1 year of appropriate experience, or Associate degree plus 3 years of experience
• Formal training in x-ray technology or Associate degree in Radiological Technology preferred
• Experience operating medical and/or industrial radiography equipment
• Experience with radiation detection and survey instruments
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with overnight stays
• Criminal history clearance and background check required