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ASSOCIATE RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

The NYS Department of Health’s Center for Environmental Health, is seeking to fill a position in the Metropolitan Area Regional Office location to be responsible for the conduct of inspections of facilities using radioactive materials and the determination of compliance with the State Sanitary Code requirements. This work includes evaluating facilities and equipment, interviewing personnel, reviewing records and other documents related to radiation safety, communicating inspection findings orally, and developing written inspection reports and letters. The incumbent will review applications for licenses for the use of radioactive materials; evaluate information from applicants to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; communicate deficiencies to the applicants; and make recommendations concerning issuance of licenses. The position may also assist in the assessment of contaminated sites; take environmental samples and review decommissioning plans and reports; and assist in responding to radiological incidents/accidents at anytime.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in health physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or hydrology, or any bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by 30 college semester credit hours in one or more of these fields AND three years additional experience in radiation protection which would include experience in dealing with radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment. Experience limited to imaging of patients is NOT considered qualifying. Substitution: A graduate degree in health physics may be substituted for the required work experience as follows: Masters degree equals one year of experience or a Doctoral degree equals two years of experience.

Please note: If you qualify via the supplemental credit hours you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript. Range: $66,375 to $83,954. This position will be filled provisionally pending examination for permanent appointment. IMPORTANT: This position involves exposure to ionizing radiation and incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as protective clothing/gloves and/or respirators.

To apply, submit resume and required documentation to Human Resources Management Group, 06832/ARHS/MM, Room 2276, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012 or by e-mail to resume@health.state.ny.us with a subject line 06832/ARHS/MM or by fax to (518) 474-6771, accepted until positions are filled. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.