Radiation Safety Officer

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced professional in radiation protection. This role involves ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of radioactive materials licenses and training staff on radiation principles. The position may also require supervisory duties and collaboration with competent authorities.

The ideal candidate must hold a B.S. degree in health physics and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity. The job involves potentially hazardous conditions and various responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in radiation protection duties.
• 3 years in supervisory and/or RSO functions.
• Qualified to protect public health, safety, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with radioactive materials license.
• Train staff on radiation principles.
• Liaise with competent authorities.

Skills

Radiation protection expertise

Supervisory experience

Proficient in computer usage and software

Education

B.S. Degree in health physics or related field

Job description

Description

Exempt – This position is responsible for ensuring that all terms and conditions of the radioactive materials license and the applicable state or federal regulations are being complied with; provide training of staff and workers regarding all basic principles of radiation; functions as the chief liaison with the appropriate competent authorities; and preparing and obtaining the proper amendments, as necessary, to assure the optimum operation of the facility.

Duties

• Ensure that all terms and conditions of the radioactive materials license and the applicable radiation/radioactive material regulations are met.
• Ensure that all radioactive materials are being properly accounted for; and that the radioactive materials are secured against unauthorized removal.
• Ensure that all radioactive materials are being used by qualified personnel who are authorized to handle radioactive materials and/or designated as a user relative to the facility license.
• Ensure that those personnel are properly monitored for total potential radiation exposures, internal and external.
• Ensure that all records required by the radioactive materials license and the policies of Perma-Fix regarding radiation protection are being maintained.
• Function as chief liaison with the applicable competent authorities and be responsible for preparing and obtaining the proper amendments, as necessary, to ensure the optimum operation of the facility.
• Provide training to the staff and workers regarding all of the basic principles of radiation. Training is to be meaningful and accountable through testing techniques and record keeping.
• Be sufficiently familiar with counting equipment for the entire spectrum of radionuclides using an assortment of fixed laboratory counting equipment and portable survey equipment to be able to use, instruct and calibrate.
• Sufficient knowledge in computer usage and respective software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be pro‑active and solution driven as part of the site management team.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in health physics or a related field, such as the natural sciences or engineering.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in full-time radiation protection duties with at least three (3) years performing supervisory and/or RSO functions. Years of applicable experience may be substituted for educational minimal requirements.
• Qualified by training and experience to protect public health, safety and the environment. A description of this training must be submitted and approved by the applicable competent authority.

Working Conditions

May involve dangerous working conditions and long, irregular hours; may be regularly exposed to radiation, radioactive materials, hazardous materials, and chemicals; and may be required to stand and lift moderately heavy items for extended periods of time while executing supervisory and auditing roles. Some travel or fieldwork required.