RS Technician Position Open

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


The UNLV Department of Environmental Health & Safety is accepting
applications for the following position until
position is filled.

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.

UNLV is a premier urban university located in the vibrant city of Las Vegas
 and is surrounded by the Mojave Desert. UNLV
is the state's largest comprehensive, doctoral degree granting institution
with 20,000 students and more than 700 full-time
faculty. UNLV rpvides traditional and professional academic programs for a
diverse student body and encourages innovative
and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning and scholarship. For
 more information, see the UNLV World Wide Web
site at: http://www.unlv.edu.