[ RadSafe ] UNLV Radiological Safety Officer Posting

tom.odou at unlv.edu tom.odou at unlv.edu
Wed May 17 11:14:15 CDT 2006


The University of Nevada Las Vegas is looking for a University RSO.

The job listing is below, please contact Aurali Dade (see listing below) 
for more information.

Thanks,

Tom O'Dou, CHP, RRPT
Director of Radiation Laboratories
Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Aurali Dade/UNLV 
Sent by: aurali Dade
05/12/2006 02:37 PM

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Subject
UNLV Radiological Safety Officer Posting






Here is the link: 
http://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm?JobCode=175182254





Radiological Safety Officer



Institution:
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Category:
Admin - Occupational and Environmental Safety 
Posted:
05/12/2006 
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full Time

The Risk Management and Safety (RMS) Department of the University of 
Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) seeks applicants for the position of Radiological 
Safety Officer (RSO). This is a full-time, 12-month renewable appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) reports to the Assistant Director, 
Environmental Management & Laboratory Safety. Responsibilities include 
ensuring a safe working research and educational environment with respect 
to the use of radiation, radioactive materials, and non-ionizing radiation 
for research and teaching on the UNLV campus under a broad scope license. 
The person filling this position is expected to maintain all State 
licenses for radioactive materials and registrations of radiation 
producing machines and to ensure compliance with all applicable 
regulations and policies. He/she is expected to oversee the radiation 
protection program, assess potential exposures to ionizing and 
non-ionizing radiation and minimize the hazards associated with the use, 
transport, storage and disposal of sources by establishing and 
implementing appropriate policies and procedures. He/she also must have 
the ability to interpret personnel dose reports, perform surveys and 
inspections, provide all levels of training related to radioactive 
materials, provide technical assistance to assure containment of 
radioactive materials and calibration of radiation detection equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics, Radiological 
Science or related scientific discipline and 5 years comparable 
professional radiation protection experience including experience 
administering a broad scope license. A master's degree in Health Physics 
or related discipline and certification as a Certified Health Physicist 
(CHP) is preferred. The RSO must be capable of managing a comprehensive 
radiation safety program without close supervision and have good written 
and verbal interpersonal communication skills. The applicant must be able 
to lift 50 pounds, handle full 55 gallon drums (450 pounds) using 
mechanical assistance and must be able to respond to a radiological 
incident by wearing an air purifying respirator, self contained breathing 
apparatus and all levels of personal protective equipment. 

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application materials must include a current resume or curriculum vitae, a 
detailed cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 
three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should 
fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review 
will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented relevant 
qualifications. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials 
should be addressed to Aurali Dade, Search Committee Chair and are to be 
submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu . For 
assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Feldmann at 
(702) 895-3886 or hrsearch at unlv.edu.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer 
committed to excellence through diversity.
Application Information


Contact:
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Online App. Form:
https://hrsearch.unlv.edu




Thanks!
Aurali


Aurali Dade
Biosafety Officer/Chemical Hygiene Officer
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 895-0463
Fax: (702) 895-4690



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