Radioactive Materials / Xray Inspector / Radiochemist

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Alternative work schedules

Health/dental insurance

Job summary

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) in Phoenix seeks a Radioactive Materials/Xray Inspector/Radiochemist to perform routine inspections of licensees to ensure radiation safety and regulatory compliance. The role evaluates controls, facilities, and procedures for safety and industry standards, while staying current with radiation safety technology.

The candidate will plan inspections, calibrate equipment as needed, interpret measurements, and recommend enforcement or licensing actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in science or health physics/related field.
• Ability to travel and possess a valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment E-Verify compliance and safety program familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct inspections of licensees/registrants to ensure radiation safety compliance.
• Evaluate facilities, equipment, and procedures for adequacy against regulations.
• Perform measurements, calibrations, and use survey equipment per standards and department requirements.
• Provide clear written analyses and recommendations to licensees and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) in health physics or related field

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Radioactive Materials/Xray Inspector/Radiochemist

Job Location:

Address: 4814 S 40th St

Phoenix, AZ 85040

Posting Details:

Salary: 56,335

Grade: 20

Job Summary:

Prepares for and conducts routine inspections of licensees/registrants to determine conformity with design and other criteria; observe
and evaluate the adequacy of licensee/registrant controls and provisions for radiological and environmental safety; evaluate
management controls, procedures and practices and their effects on the safety of operations; and observe the status of compliance
with Department requirements.
Evaluates adequacy of proposed facilities, equipment, and operational procedures to determine whether the applicant has recognized
and adequately safeguarded against all hazards including excessive levels of airborne radioactivity, spread of radioactive
contamination, excessive releases of radioactivity to the environment, and excessive radiation exposure to workers.
Determines whether the applicant's radiation protection procedures, instrumentation, facilities and equipment, and training and
experience are sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that the applicant can possess and/or use material safely and in accordance
with Department requirements.
Responds to and investigates complex or hazardous problems, events, incidents, or unusual circumstances involving facilities and
materials subject to Department licensure and regulation.
Keeps abreast of current radiation safety technology and participates in the improvements of inspection techniques, standards, policy,
and procedures.

Job Duties:

Plans and conducts inspections, investigations, and technical reviews of licensee/registrant activities that relate to radiation safety and the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Evaluate the technical qualifications of the applicant, including education, training, experience, and the ability of the applicant staff, to possess and use ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in a manner that ensures public health and safety and protection of the environment.
Selects, prepares, calibrates(as necessary), and/or performs operability checks of, and uses appropriate survey equipment according to industry codes and standards and Department requirements. Evaluate and interpret measurement results.
Makes recommendations regarding the need for enforcement and/or licensing/registration action, including action to require immediate cessation of licensee/registrant operations, imposition of civil penalties, and/or modification, suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses/registrations.
Plans and conducts complex area, effluent, and environment monitoring inspections in and around regulated facilities to evaluate licensee radiation and radioactive material control methods. Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Plans and conducts inspections, investigations, and technical reviews of licensee/registrant activities that relate to radiation safety and the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Evaluates technical qualifications of the applicant, including education, training, experience, and the ability of the applicants staff, to possess and use ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in a manner that ensures public health and safety and protection of the environment.
Selects, prepares, calibrates(as necessary), and/or performs operability checks of, and uses appropriate survey equipment according to industry codes and standards and Department requirements. Evaluates and interprets measurement results.
Makes recommendations regarding the need for enforcement and/or licensing/registration action, including action to require immediate cessation of licensee/registrant operations, imposition of civil penalties, and/or modification, suspension, revocation or denial of licenses/registrations.
Plans and conducts complex area, effluent, and environment monitoring inspections in and around regulated facilities to evaluate licensee radiation and radioactive material control methods. Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, and practices related to radiation safety and environmental protection aspects of research, medical, educational, and industrial use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Applications of radiation, radiation phenomena, and protection principles characteristic of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiations necessary for licensing/ registering the possession and use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• The Department's regulatory program, licensing/registration practices and standards, current regulatory guides, and license requirements, sufficient to evaluate radiation safety.
• Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:

• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with persons of varying technical backgrounds, including senior management officials of industry and government, and the public, for the presentation of analyses of technical issues and findings associated with the licensing/registration function.
• Use computers and other information technology to perform a variety of technical, analytical, and written communication tasks effectively and efficiently.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and distinguish issues of safety or regulatory significance.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess the performance of licensee/registrant management with respect to the correction of hazardous operations and conditions, to develop facts and recommendations logically in support of proposed actions, and to discuss and explain to the licensee/registrant management, the findings of a Department review and any necessary corrective actions.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze trends in the development of radiation safety technology, and the availability and usefulness of new or improved instruments and equipment related to ionizing and non-ionizing inspection work, in order to maintain technical proficiency, and to participate in the development and improvement of inspection techniques and standards.
• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) degree required. Preference will be given to candidates with degree emphasis on a science related curriculum (ie. health physics, physics, math, biology, chemistry) or other closely related physical science or engineering discipline.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must have driver’s license and ability to travel. State, Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s) within max three (3) years of hire.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.