Delaware job posting #1

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RECRUITMENT #00-H218C
						(REPLACES # 00-H139C)

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE USED TO
ESTABLISH OPEN COMPETITIVE, INTERDEPARTMENTAL AND
IN-HOUSE REGISTERS

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

OPENING DATE:  June 9, 2000    CLOSING:  CONTINUOUS UNTIL A
SUFFICIENT REGISTER IS ESTABLISHED

RADIATION HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
(PREFERENTIAL)

			SALARY:  $36,542 - $45,677 (PAYGRADE 15)
 				       (Minimum to 100% of Midpoint)
		NOTE:  A salary increase is anticipated effective 7/1/00

			LOCATION:	Division of Public Health
					Health Systems Protection
					Jesse Cooper Building
					Federal & Water Streets
					Dover, DE  
                                            
PREFERENTIAL:	Experience in overseeing and implementing a
radiological health and safety program.

NOTE:  Please address the preferential separately on your application.
Applicants with the background indicated are preferred; however, you
will
not be excluded from competing for this position if you meet the Merit
System minimum qualifications.

***VACANCY EXISTS /TO ESTABLISH REGISTER FOR KENT COUNTY***

1901 N. DuPont Highway    New Castle,  Delaware   19720
***TO APPLY ONLINE, SEE PAGE 5!***

RADIATION HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must meet all of the following components for this
classification.
Information for score assignment will be obtained from what is indicated
on your application.  PLEASE ADDRESS HOW YOU MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF EACH MINIMUM QUALIFICATION SEPARATELY.  
PLEASE NOTE:  FOR SCORING PURPOSES, POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR
POSSESSING EXPERIENCE OR A HIGHER LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE THAN
REQUIRED BY THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS.  IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT
YOU CLEARLY ADDRESS THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CORRECT
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATION.  PLEASE USE ADDITIONAL PAPER, IF
NEEDED.

1. Experience in radiation program planning, development,
implementation and evaluation.

- Describe in detail your experience in the above areas.

2. Experience in the interpretation and application of State and Federal
laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

- Applicants must have experience in regulatory and statutory
interpretation and applications relating to radiological health and
safety issues.  Please be specific.

3. Experience in management relations and supervisory techniques.

- Applicants must have experience in supervisory techniques
including delegation of authority, coordination of workflow,
prioritization and assignment of tasks.

4. Knowledge of radiation principles and practices of the life, natural
and/or physical sciences.

- Describe all applicable course work and/or experience in a
scientific discipline including but not limited to health physics,
radiation engineering, radiochemistry, radiobiology.

- If claiming knowledge is through education, attach a copy of your
college transcript (unofficial is acceptable), highlighting all relevant
course work.

RADIATION HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED:

5. Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, budget
analyses and contract management.

- Describe all applicable course work and/or relevant experience with
fiscal management, accounting procedures, contract management
and supervision.

- If claiming knowledge is through education, attach a copy of your
college transcript (unofficial is acceptable), highlighting all relevant
course work.

6. Ability to communicate effectively.

- Applicants must possess the ability to communicate with the
general public, fellow employees and intra-agency or inter-agency
contacts for the efficient application of services.

- Applicants may be required to take a writing sample test at the
interview, if scheduled.

LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATES:

Possession of a Master's degree in health physics, radiological physics,
or
related area or Bachelor's degree in same with 2 years minimum
professional experience.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The class incumbent is responsible for the development and management
of Statewide Radiological Health & Safety Programs.


WEIGHT OF EXAMINATION:  100% TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Applicants must submit a fully completed, signed/dated, State of
Delaware
application and are advised to attach resumes, transcripts (unofficial
is acceptable) and other pertinent information.  Ratings will be based
only upon the above information submitted.  WRITTEN ADDENDUM INFORMATION
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS CLOSED.

RADIATION HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
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PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT COPIES OF EVALUATIONS, LETTERS OF REFERENCE OR
TRAINING CERTIFICATES (unless required by minimum qualifications). 
THESE MAY BE TAKEN WITH YOU TO SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS, BUT THEY NO LONGER
WILL BE COPIED & SENT WITH THE COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION IF YOUR NAME
APPEARS ON THE CERT LIST.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Consults, advises and recommends the development of policy, regulations
and protective actions on radiation with State and Federal agencies and
with national organizations.  Supervises the work of clerical and
professional radiation control personnel.  Reviews staff reports
concerning
inspections conducted on facilities and radiation measurement equipment. 
Enforces compliance of licensees and registrants with Delaware Radiation
Control Regulations in accordance with accepted radiation protection
practices.  Manages budgets and contracts for Radiation Control Program 
and for Radiological Emergency Plan.  Drafts technical procedures in the
areas of radioactive waste generation, radon, and radioactive materials
packaging, transport and disposal.  Performs related work as required.

BENEFITS:  

These include 15 paid vacation days, liberal pension benefits and health
and life insurance to include paid sick leave.  For part-time employees,
vacation and sick leave are credited on a pro-rated basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAYCHECKS WILL BE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please indicate the recruitment number noted on page one in the
"Position Applied For" area on the application form.  ONE current State
of Delaware Employment Application must be submitted for EACH
classification for which you apply.  


TO EXPEDITE PROCESSING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
DIRECTLY TO DHSS APPLICANT SERVICES OFFICE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

RADIATION HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
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DIVISION OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
APPLICANT SERVICES OFFICE
Delaware Health and Social Services
Charles H. Debnam Building, First Floor
HERMAN M. HOLLOWAY, SR. CAMPUS
1901 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE  19720
Phone:  (302) 577-4690
Fax:  (302) 577-4252

You may submit your application for this announcement to one of the
following addresses & IT WILL BE FORWARDED TO DHSS APPLICANT SERVICES:

STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE, Employment Services, Townsend Building, 401
Federal Street, Suite 5, Dover, DE  19901      Phone:  (302) 739-5458

STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE, Employment Services, Carvel State Office
Building, 1st Floor, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE  19801  
Phone:  (302) 577-8277

STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE, Employment Services, Delaware Technical and
Community College Campus, P. O. Box 610, Georgetown, DE  19947 
Phone:  (302) 856-5966

To apply online for a DHSS position, send your State of Delaware
Employment Application and resume as attachments to
DHSSApply@state.de.us.  Intranet address: 
DHSSApply@DMSHRM@DHSS.  A completed State of Delaware
Employment Application is REQUIRED.

Job Postings and State of Delaware Employment Applications may be
obtained on the Internet at the following addresses:  www.state.de.us/
and
www.state.de.us/spo.

ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR APPLICANTS WITH
DISABILITIES IN ALL PHASES OF THE APPLICATION AND EMPLOYMENT
PROCESS.  PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL
577-4690 TO REQUEST AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE.  

THE STATE OF DELAWARE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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