Job Posting

["Marcia Howard" <MHOWARD@GW.ODH.STATE.OH.US>]

Ohio Department of Health

Bureau of Radiation Protection



Type:		  HEALTH PHYSICIST 2

Date Posted: 	  October 4, 2001 

Date Removed:	  October 16, 2001

Area:		  Columbus, Ohio



JOB DUTIES:



Performs evaluations and inspections of the production, use, release,

disposal and/or presence of ionizing radiation from radioactive

materials.  Evaluates license applications to assure that the

applications meet Bureau license requirements for public health and

safety.  Performs license reviews and inspections to all license types

including non-medical applications, facilities for equipment

calibration/leak testing service, waste handling, transportation

inspections and other licenses/inspections as assigned.  Measures levels

of radiation, concentrations of radioactive material present, collects

samples for radiological analysis, examines devices, equipment,

materials, facilities, records and/or reports and verifies compliance

with applicable rules and/or standards.  Records inspection data

obtained by performing tests, observation and interviews.  Communicates

with and responds to inquiries from medical and/or industrial personnel

and/or residents of areas where radiological survey work is being

performed. Writes reports regarding the results of facilities evaluated,

inspected and/or licenses reviewed in accordance with applicable Ohio

Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code.  Makes recommendations to

supervisor based on the outcome of reported information.  



Employs a wide range of radiation survey instrumentation for detection

of alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation.  Maintains records of

equipment use, calibration and maintenance.  Uses personal computer and

data base software to enter data regarding facilities evaluated and

licenses reviewed.  Participates with federal, state and local agencies

in responding to radiation emergencies or exercises.  Makes

presentations to professional organizations, government entities and

public groups regarding nuclear safety issues.  Responds to inquiries

from and provides technical advice to practitioners, scientists,

officials of private and government organizations, state and federal

emergency response personnel and the general public as requested.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:



12 months experience as Health Physicist 1, 84641, within same work

unit in which vacancy exists (e.g., X-ray Control Unit, Nuclear Safety

Unit, Radioactive Materials Unit); must be able to provide own

transportation.  OR 12 months work experience in radiation, radioactive

materials or radiological health and safety; must be able to provide own

transportation and one of the following:  completion of undergraduate

core program in health physics or radiological sciences; OR completion

of undergraduate core program in engineering, physical sciences or life

sciences; 1 course or 3 months experience in basic calculus; 3 courses

or 9 months experience in radiation theory, interaction of radiation

with matter or biological effects of radiation; 2 courses or 6 months

experience in physics and/or chemistry.  OR completion of undergraduate

degree in unrelated field of study; 24 additional months of work

experience in radiation, radioactive materials or radiological health

and safety.



NOTE: Requires travel; exposed to low levels of radiation; may be

exposed to hazardous levels of radiation.  The final applicant selected

for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to

appointment to test for illegal drug use.  An applicant with a positive

drug test result will not be offered employment.              



The State of Ohio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status or disability in

employment or the provision of services.



POSITION NUMBER (PCN):	180215.0



SEND APPLICATION TO:

  OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

  OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES 

  246 NORTH HIGH STREET - FIRST FLOOR

  P.O. BOX 118

  COLUMBUS, OHIO 43216-0118



INTERNET ADDRESS:   www.odh.state.oh.us/

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