RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST 2

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred compensation

No state income tax

Job summary

State of Nevada in Carson City is seeking a Radiation Control Specialist 2 to determine compliance with state and federal radiation regulations, inspect and investigate radiation sources, and license radioactive materials statewide. The role requires a degree in radiological science or closely related field and experience, with opportunities to develop inspection procedures and regulatory programs.

Incumbents work with minimal supervision, perform program inspections, respond to incidents, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in radiological science, X-ray technology, health physics, nuclear medicine, chemistry, math, biology, or related field.
• Two years of professional radiological regulation or licensee radiological operations experience; or four years plus NRRT/ARRT certification; or two years as Radiation Control Specialist 1.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and travel up to 50% as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines, facilities, records, safety equipment and personnel for compliance with statutes and regulations.
• License radionuclide use; identify and investigate radiation sources to determine hazards.
• Draft violation letters, enforce corrective actions, and maintain inspection records.
• Respond to incidents involving ionizing radiation and provide radiological guidance to responders.
• Educate regulated community and public about radiological program requirements.
• Oversee mammography program inspections, budgets, and certificate documentation.
• Evaluate new radiological technologies for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Inspection procedures

Radiation safety principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in radiological science or closely related field

Certification or eligibility considerations (e.g., NRRT or ARRT in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy)

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Radiation Control has an opening for a Radiation Control Specialist 2 in Carson City and Las Vegas, NV. The position will determine compliance with State and Federal Regulations pertaining to radiation; inspect and investigate compliance involving radiation sources and radiation producing devices. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform and work independently with little or no additional training. The position is specifically responsible to license, inspect and investigate ionizing radiation sources statewide to determine potential hazards to the public; implement radiation control regulations adopted by the Nevada State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 459 (radioactive materials/X-Ray). In addition, the position will be responsible for continued development of radiation producing machines program inspection procedures, program regulatory analyst and development and program staffing.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in radiological science, X-ray technology, health physics, nuclear medicine, chemistry, math, biology, or closely related field and two years of professional experience in radiological regulation or licensee/registrant radiological operations; OR four years of experience as described above plus certification as a Registered Radiation Protection Technologist by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy; OR two years of experience as a Radiation Control Specialist 1 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Inspect machines, facilities, records, safety equipment, and personnel associated with the operation of the machines to determine compliance with requirements of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, federal regulations, and accrediting bodies.

License the use of radioactive materials; identify and investigate the sources of radiation to determine potential hazards to the public; inspect licenses to control radioactive materials and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Identify violations by licensees, registrants, certificated facilities and other users of radiological materials and devices; draft violation letters; take appropriate enforcement actions; review and recommend approval or disapproval of corrective measures; develop and maintain records, reports, and files relating to inspections, investigations, radioactive material documentation, and instrument calibration.

Respond to incidents involving accidents, theft, allegations or requests related to possible or confirmed ionizing radiation; gather information regarding causation and persons involved; evaluate the scope of the incidents; direct the placement of barriers and other restrictions to control access to the contaminated area; provide direction and technical advice to responding agencies on the methods and procedures to control and remove radioactive contaminations; determine when a state of emergency no longer exists; provide radiological training to first responders and cooperating agencies.

Provide information to the regulated community and the general public concerning regulations and requirements of radiological programs.

Implement the mammography program in accordance with federal requirements; develop or administer program budget and contracts; conduct or coordinate pre-certification, renewal, or annual inspections of mammography machines and facilities; review applications for mammography machine and operator certificates; draft certificate documents.

Evaluate new technologies utilized in radiological programs and facilities for conformance with current and proposed federal and State requirements and regulations.

Conduct low-level radioactive waste site inspections to ensure compliance with federal and State regulations and license conditions; develop sampling requirements, collect environmental samples, and review and evaluate the results of laboratory analysis; determine need for maintenance and repair.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: technical terminology related to radiation control; federal and State laws, regulations, and standards for control of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices; appropriate actions to minimize or eliminate potential health hazards from radiation; health physics principles to conduct radiological health and safety assessments in both normal and emergency situations; methods of detection and measurement of radiation; complaint investigation techniques; concepts of radiation quantities and approaches to dose determination.

General knowledge of: inspection techniques and preparation and use of inspection reports; radiological licensing and registration requirements; techniques for evaluating applications for radiological licensing and registration; digital imaging systems; personnel monitoring devices.

Ability to: respond to radiological incidents; read and interpret regulations and technical data; provide basic regulatory guidance and education to licensees and registrants.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fouro Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in radiological science, X-ray technology, health physics, nuclear medicine, chemistry, math, biology, or closely related field and two years of professional experience in radiological regulation or licensee/registrant radiological operations.
• Four years of experience as described above plus certification as a Registered Radiation Protection Technologist by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy.
• Two years of experience as a Radiation Control Specialist 1 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires travel up to 50% of the time. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question