University of North Carolina RSO Opening

["John McLamb" <jsmclamb@email.unc.edu>]

Radiation Safety Officer

Radiation Safety Section, Department of Environment, Health and Safety

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill



16 November 2001



Radiation Safety Officer. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is

seeking a Radiation Safety Officer for its Department of Environment, Health

and Safety. The position is responsible for managing the Department's

Radiation Safety Section, including its staff of three health physicists,

three safety officers and a radiation survey technician. The Radiation

Safety Section is responsible for compliance with three University licenses

(broad scope, accelerator and irradiator), three UNC Hospital licenses

(broad scope medical, medical accelerator, medical irradiator), as well as

other applicable federal and state regulations. As a leading research

university and medical center, we have nearly 300 authorized users, over

2,000 radiation workers (1,500 of whom are assigned a dosimeter) and 270

x-ray units, including those in our School of Dentistry. A new laser safety

program is being implemented. The Radiation Safety Section also leads the

Department's comprehensive EHS survey program. As part of its compliance

program, the Radiation Safety Section is responsible for regulatory

activities, operation of Radiation Safety Committees, dosimetry,

distribution of radioactive material, meter calibration, leak testing,

training, and consultation with research and medical staff to ensure safe

use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.  The Radiation

Safety Section is supported by Departmental clerical staff, other

Departmental safety officers (for surveys and spill response), a

comprehensive EHS information system, and the Environmental Affairs Section

(for waste management).

Professional Qualifications Required: Ph.D. or Masters degree in

radiological hygiene or related field is required, as well as significant

progressively responsible experience. Candidates must demonstrate

proficiency in radiation safety commensurate with the responsibilities of

this position. Experience in research and medical environments is preferred.

A Certified Health Physicist is desirable.



This position will remain open until filled. Please send a résumé and a

letter of interest to: Peter A. Reinhardt, Director of Environment, Health

and Safety, 212 Finley Golf Course Rd., CB# 1650, University of North

Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-4440; peter_reinhardt@unc.edu; FAX:

919-962-0227



The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Affirmative

Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are strongly

encouraged to apply.





Peter A. Reinhardt, Director

Department of Environment, Health & Safety

University of North Carolina

212 Finley Golf Course Rd., CB# 1650

Chapel Hill, NC   27517-4440

http://ehs.unc.edu                peter_reinhardt@unc.edu

919-843-5913  Fax: 919-962-0227  Cell: 919-210-5834



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