RSO Position at UNH

[Chris Pirie <chris.pirie@unh.edu>]

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER

Office of Environmental Health and Safety

Organize and administer the radiation safety program for UNH through

oversight of all radiological safety issues to assure compliance with

regulations and policies covering the use of radioactive materials and

radiation machines.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and survey all areas where radioactive materials

and machines are used. Research State of New Hampshire regulations, act as

campus liaison, and provide assistance to users of radioactvie materials to

meet regulatory requirements. Inventory and leak test all sealed sources.

Oversee the personnel dosimetry monitoring program and exposure

recordkeeping program. Review proposed new uses of radioactive materials

with recommendations to the campus Radiation Safety Committee. Conduct

radiation safety training programs for users and support staff. Oversee

ordering, receipt, and delivery of radioactive materials. Update campus

radiation safety manual. Coordinate disposal of radioactive waste in

conjunction with the campus hazardous waste management program. Investigate

and respond to incidents involving radioactive materials on campus.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and

staff and interact with appropriate regulatory agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in the physical or biological

sciences or related field and three years of related professional

experience. Experience in managing a university radiation safety program

preferred. Professional certification in Health Physics preferred. Knowledge

of applicable state laws, regulations, codes and guidelines as related to

program area. Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrative staff

and students under dynamic conditions. Computer literacy with software

systems, spreadsheets and database management systems. Willingness to

respond after hours for emergency response. Valid NH drivers license. Must

be able to wear and use protective equipment as necessary. Sufficient

strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of

program. SALARY INFORMATION: $38,260-$58,800. Starting salary not normally

to exceed $43,400.

Letters of application must be received by 12/14/2001 to receive full

consideration.  Address for receipt of resumes:

Bradford Manning, Director, Environmental Health and Safety, Perpetuity

Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824

Resumes can be emailed to: bmanning@cisunix.unh.edu



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