Radiation Safety Specialist Position Available

[Doug Smiley <smileydc@mail.vt.edu>]

RADIATION SAFETY SPECIALIST

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

Environmental Health & Safety Services Department

Manages x-ray safety program, veterinary nuclear medicine radiation safety
program, and personnel radiation monitoring program.  Interprets federal and
state regulations;  revises University policies; consults with regulatory
agencies, faculty, staff and students; prepares quarterly reports for
University Radiation Safety Committee.  Actively participates in
departmental team environment.    

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  B.S. degree in Health Physics or related area or
equivalent experience; working knowledge of radiation standards, regulations
and radiological principles; demonstrated skill in using radiation detection
instruments; ability to move 40 pounds unassisted; excellent communication
and interpersonal skills; working knowledge of computers and software; valid
driver's license or ability to obtain; radiation safety experience.   

WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR:   M.S. degree in Health Physics or related area;
radiation safety experience with nuclear medicine and x-ray equipment;
demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment; Certified Health
Physicist.  FULL-TIME POSITION.  

Call (703) 231-5301 (voice) or (703) 231-6258 (TDD) or visit any VA
Employment Commission office to obtain a state application.  Return
application (resume also suggested) to: Personnel Services, First Floor
Southgate Ctr., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0318 by 5 PM Friday, December 13.
Refer to job no. 6746.  Normal Starting Pay: $30,572, Grade 12.  Individuals
with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process, please
call by the application deadline.  AN EO/AA EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY.

Questions or application requests can also be received by e-mail request to:
PRICEVS@VT.EDU  or PCARVER@VT.EDU.

Questions may also be directed to the Virginia Tech Radiation Safety Officer
at SMILEYDC@VT.EDU.



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Douglas C. Smiley                Phone:  (540)231-5364
Radiation Safety Officer         FAX:    (540)231-3944
Virginia Tech                    E-Mail: SMILEYDC@VT.EDU 
Radiation Safety Office
Bldg. 459, Tech Center Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0423