Health Physicist Wanted

[William McCabe <WMCCABE@tnrcc.state.tx.us>]

Health Physicist wanted.  Job posting and instructions follows.  State agency job application forms in WordPerfect 5.2 or 6.0 format can be downloaded from:

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/joblists/gvjb.html

I will be out of the office for the next two weeks so don't respond to or call me directly, I won't be here to help you.  I can tell you though that I like it here!

Will McCabe
wmccabe@tnrcc.state.tx.us
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Attached is the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Job Posting No. 98210 for Health Physicist V and instructions for mailing your application. Please note the same instructions are on the Posting.


JOB POSTING #:	98210   		
POSTING DATE:01/12/98
POSITION TITLE:	HEALTH  PHYSICIST  V	
CLOSING DATE: 02/18/98

WORK LOCATION:	12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Austin, Texas	
MONTHLY SALARY:    $3418.00
DIVISION:	Industrial & Hazardous Waste	
NO. OF OPENINGS:One (1)
SECTION:	Underground Radioactive Waste
POSITION #:	1172

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    
<	Bachelor's degree form an accredited college or university (Copy of Official Transcript 	Attached to Application Required) with twenty semester hours in a natural or physical science, advanced mathematics*, health physics, or radiological science, plus six years of full-time experience performing health physics or radiological control functions.
<		OR  Master's degree from an accredited college or university (Copy of Official Transcript Attached to Application Required) with a major in a natural or physical science, mathematics, health physics, or radiological science, plus four years of full-time experience as above.
<	OR  Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university (Copy of Official Transcript Attached to Application Required) with a major in a natural or physical science, mathematics, health physics, or radiological science, plus two years of full-time experience as above.
<	OR  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas (Copy of Registration Attached to Application Required), plus two years of full-time experience as a Registered Professional Engineer, performing health physics or radiological control functions.
<	OR  One year of full-time experience as a Health Physicist IV.
<	OR   Current certification by the American Board of Health Physics as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) (Copy of Certification Attached to Application Required).
<	Evidence of having passed Part I of the Certified Health Physicist (CHP) examination (Copy of Evidence Attached to Application Required) may be substituted for the specialized semester hours.
<	*Advanced college level mathematics does not include courses in freshman level algebra, business or educational mathematics, or remedial mathematics.  A maximum of six semester hours of statistics may be used towards the specialized semester hours required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  
<	Requires moving 30 pounds of equipment.
<	Potential exposure to ionizing radiation.
<	Requires traveling 25% of the time with some overnight stays.
<	Must be able to provide own transportation.  Individual performing driving duties, must possess a valid class C or above driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance and/or a driving record which meets current agency auto liability insurance requirements.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:    Completes highly responsible technical and administrative functions in the radioactive material programs of the Industrial & Hazardous Waste (I&HW) Division of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  
<	Develops guidance documents, technical reports, rules, and correspondence to ensure the adequacy and compatibility of radioactive material licensing and inspection in the radiation control program.
<	Conducts field radiological environmental investigations, which may include sampling and evaluation/reporting on laboratory data results; reviews compliance/non-compliance issues, and coordinates enforcement actions.
<	Provides expertise in the areas of health physics and the environment for the staff and the public in relation to regulatory licensing and inspection matters.
<	Participates in work groups and committees for nuclear program development and implementation.
<	Provides expert testimony, technical presentations, and lectures for public information on radioactive materials in the environment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:  Submit a separate standard State of Texas Application for each job posting to arrive in the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Human Resources office by 5:00 PM on the closing date.  A fax copy will be accepted if received on or before the closing date; however, the copy must be followed with an original application which includes an original signature.  All portions of the application must be completed.  If questions are not applicable, enter AN/A@.  ‘See Resume’ is NOT sufficient.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Photo copies of official transcripts must be attached to each application for positions requiring degrees or specific course work.   Graduating students must meet Minimum Qualifications at the time a job offer is made.  A letter from an accredited college or university verifying date of potential graduation accompanied by an official transcript must be submitted with the application.

MAILING ADDRESS:  TNRCC, Attn: Human Resources, MC 116, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas  78711-3087

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:  12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 141, Austin, TX 78753

TELEPHONE:  (512) 239-0102    FAX:  (512) 239-0111    

JOB LINE:  (512) 239-0100   

INTERNET:  www.tnrcc.state.tx.us