Position Open

[graham@ccmail.nevada.edu]

                      University of Nevada, Las Vegas
                      RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY TECHNICIAN:

This position provides support to the Radiological Safety Programs by (1)
implementing and maintaining Radiological Safety Programs, including the
management of Radiological Waste, (2) training faculty, staff and students,
(3) being responsible for all Radiological Safety Programs and Radiological
Waste Management in the absence of the Radiological Safety Officer, and (4)
other program duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physics (preferred),
Radiological Safety, Nuclear Medicine, Biological/Physical Sciences or
related discipline; one year of comparable or two years of related
professional experience.

The applicant must have knowledge and understanding of NRC regulations and
safety issues and be familiar with EPA and OSHA regulations; knowledge and
use of radiological waste packaging procedures, radiological spill control
materials, container handling tools, sampling and monitoring equipment,
personal protective equipment; ability to handle, manage, and move a full
55 gallon drum.   Additionally, all applicants for the above positions
should have the ability to coordinate program activities and work
independently with periodic evaluation of progress; demonstrated oral and
written communication skills; and demonstrated computer literacy including
use of word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.

The salary range for these positions is $30,000 to $35,000 plus benefits.

Submit a letter of application identifying the position for which you are
applying, a resume, a copy of college transcript, a narrative of your
professional abilities and experience, and a list of five current
professional references (addresses and phone numbers) to:

                           EHS Search Committee;
                     University of Nevada, Las Vegas;
                    Box 451026; 4505 Maryland Parkway;
                         Las Vegas, NV 89154-1026.

Completed Applications will be reviewed beginning January 16, 1998.
Application materials will be accepted until each position is filled.
Detailed information about the Benefits Package can be found at

http://www.nscee.edu/unlv/Human_Resources/Benefits/index.html.

UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities,
Women, Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. If you reside
outside Las Vegas you are still encouraged to apply for the position.
However, funding for travel and lodging may not be available, thus if you
are considered a finalist for the position you should expect to pay for
your own travel and lodging expenses if a campus interview be offered to
you.   Information about the Department of Environmental Health and Safety
can be found on the EHS Web Page at

http://adc.nevada.edu:84/ehshp.nsf/$about?OpenAbout.

Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Lawrence J. Tirri, Director by e-mail at

tirri@ccmail.nevada.edu