Delaware job posting #2

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DELAWARE HEALTH
AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Division of
Management Services


RECRUITMENT #00-H219C

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

SENIOR RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST

			SALARY:  $27,877 - $34,846 (PAYGRADE 11)
 				       (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  

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

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

SENIOR RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED:

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 conducting standard and specialized radiological tests
and inspections.

- Please detail all experience conducting standard and specialized
radiological tests and inspections.

2. Knowledge in nuclear physics and radiobiology as related to
radiation protection.

- Please list all course work and/or training in health physics,
radiological physics, or other related courses.  Also list all
experience controlling/protecting levels of radiation emitted from
complex radiation-producing equipment and materials in medical
and industrial facilities.

3. Knowledge of various kinds and degrees of radiation exposure in
relationship to radiation standards.

- Please list all course work/training in radiological physics, health
physics or related courses.  Also list all training in radiographic
exposure device operation, monitoring radiographic exposure
monitoring devices, radiographic instruments, radiation safety, or
fundamentals of radiological health;  Also indicate all experience in
applying such training or course work.

4. Ability to communicate effectively.

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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATES:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in health physics, radiological
physics, or related area.


SENIOR RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

An incumbent in this class inspects, assures compliance and recommends
enforcement activities for highly technical radiation facilities
operated
under federal and state mandated regulatory 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.

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:

Analyze, inspect and monitor state and federally contracted radiation
facilities, equipment and procedures.  Enforces regulations and makes
determination of compliance, makes recommendation to manager.
Instructs and educates staff at facilities on regulatory compliance
issues
and appropriate safety measures.  Conducts special investigations, and
prepares reports of activities.  Participates as a member in
Radiological
Emergency Response drills and events.  Administers the Office of
Radiation Control Dosimetry Program.  Reviews facility plans for
appropriate shielding requirements, equipment layout and operation, and
makes recommendation with respect to compliance.  Meets with
representatives of health and industrial facilities, other government
agencies, and the public to discuss radiation use and control.  Trains
and
provides technical guidance to others in inspection methods and
techniques, and in the operation of testing equipment.  Establishes and
maintains a registration database that will identify and track the
location
and use of radiation-producing equipment and materials.  Assists with
the
development, review, and revision of regulations for the Delaware
Radiation Control Authority.  Performs related work as required.
SENIOR RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST
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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:



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







SENIOR RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST
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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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