Radiation Safety Lead — Assistant Director, EH&S

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking an Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and lead its campus-wide Radiation Safety program. The role involves oversight of radioactive materials, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with researchers, faculty, and veterinary medicine professionals to support safe teaching and research.

As a key EH&S leader, you will provide technical guidance, develop safety procedures, and

Competenze

• Experience in radiation safety, health physics, radiation protection, or radioactive materials management.
• Experience interpreting and applying radiation safety regulations, including licensing, inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience evaluating radiological hazards, conducting radiation safety assessments, or implementing radiation protection measures.
• Experience developing safety procedures, technical documentation, training programs, or compliance initiatives.
• Experience leading technical projects, coordinating programs, mentoring colleagues, or supervising staff.
• Experience communicating technical information, providing safety guidance, or collaborating with stakeholders across different roles or disciplines.

Mansioni

• Lead the Radiation Safety Program: Oversee the safe use, handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation‑producing equipment across campus.
• Manage Regulatory Compliance: Maintain the university's broad‑scope radioactive materials license, oversee regulatory documentation, and coordinate inspections, audits, and reporting.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Evaluate radiological hazards, conduct or oversee radiation safety assessments and calculations, and recommend appropriate safety measures.
• Collaborate Across Campus: Partner with researchers, faculty, veterinary medicine professionals, and university leadership to provide practical guidance that supports safe teaching and research.
• Support Research and Veterinary Medicine: Provide radiation safety oversight for research laboratories, veterinary nuclear medicine, diagnostic X‑ray systems, and other radiation‑producing equipment.
• Develop and Improve Safety Programs: Create and maintain safety procedures, training programs, technical guidance, and documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead and Support Staff: Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to radiation safety professionals while managing program priorities, resources, and daily operations.
• Promote Safety and Preparedness: Support radiation safety education, emergency response planning, and initiatives that strengthen safety awareness across the university.

Conoscenze

Radiation safety

Health physics

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Iowa State University - College of Design is seeking an Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and lead its campus-wide Radiation Safety program. The role involves oversight of radioactive materials, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with researchers, faculty, and veterinary medicine professionals to support safe teaching and research.

As a key EH&S leader, you will provide technical guidance, develop safety procedures, and