Excellent Job Opporunity in Santa Cruz, California

[Ken Smith <ksmith@cats.ucsc.edu>]

Dear Radsafers - 

It is my pleasure to inform you of a job opening for a Senior-level Radiation
Safety Technician at UC Santa Cruz.  This job offers the right candidate an
excellent opportunity to begin or continue a career in academic-based
radiation
safety.  The job presents a challenging and rewarding experience along with an
opportunity for professional growth and development.  Please feel free to
distribute this job offering to anyone that may be interested.  (Please note
you do NOT need to be a California resident to apply.)

UC Santa Cruz ( <http://www.ucsc.edu/>http://www.ucsc.edu ), located 75 miles
south of San Francisco, is one of the nine campuses of the University of
California. Truly distinctive in its design and beauty, UCSC is located on
over
2,000 acres of redwood forest and rolling meadows which overlook the Monterey
Bay. A mild climate and a surplus of beaches and forests combine to make the
community of Santa Cruz an exceptionally enjoyable place to live and work

An http copy of this job description is at:

<http://www2.ucsc.edu/staff_hr/employment/listings/980234.htm>http://www2.u
csc.edu/staff_hr/employment/listings/980234.htm 

Applicants are encouraged to look at:
<http://www2.ucsc.edu/staff_hr/employment/working.htm>http://www2.ucsc.edu/
staff_hr/employment/working.htm and 
<http://www2.ucsc.edu/staff_hr/employment/howto.htm>http://www2.ucsc.edu/st
aff_hr/employment/howto.htm for more information about applying to UC Santa
Cruz

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University of California, Santa Cruz

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SENIOR TECHNICIAN

JOB # 98-02-34

FULL TIME/ CAREER

SALARY: $2668/month

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under supervision of Radiation Safety Officer, the
incumbent
will perform the routine duties and supplemental assignments in compliance
with
UCSC license and state and federal radiation control regulations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: LAB SURVEYS AND AUDITS: perform radiation
survey measurements and safety audits of laboratories; monitor and audit
laboratories where radioactive material is used; write inspection reports;
maintain files related to monitoring and audits; track compliance issues in
regard to audits; follow up on lab surveys and inform users of relevant
policies and acceptable practices; recommend program improvements to the RSO.
INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION: manage the campus instrument calibration program which
includes tracking required calibrations, maintaining calibration records,
performing internal quality control checks and calibration of radiation
monitoring equipment. RADIOISOTOPE PACKAGE DELIVERY: monitor radioactive
materials received on campus, deliver such material to radioactive material
labs; maintain records related to monitoring and receipt of radioactive
materials. RADIATION WASTE MANAGEMENT: collect, transport, segregate, package,
and manifest radioactive wastes. SAMPLE ANALYSIS AND LEAK TESTING: Perform
analysis of collected samples with counting and spectrometric instruments;
conduct leak testing of sealed radioactive sources and maintain records
regarding such tests; conduct physical inventory and maintain inventory
records
of sealed and unsealed sources on campus. REPORT WRITING/MAINTAIN RECORDS:
write concise and clear technical memoranda using knowledge of radiation
terms;
develop and maintain timely records via log books, forms and computer.
DOSIMETRY: issue and collect dosimeters from laboratories quarterly. TRAINING:
assist the RSO in training classes related to radioactive materials; maintain
training records and track compliance with training program. LABORATORY SAFETY
SERVICES SUPPORT GROUP: act as an integral member of the Laboratory Safety
Services Support Group including Participation on the UCSC Emergency Response
Team; respond to radioactive as well as chemical spills; assess situation,
assist with clean-up when necessary to minimize environmental and human health
impact; provide documentation and other assistance as directed; coordinate
efforts with other EH&S staff to avoid redundancy; support the continuous
improvement of university processes; other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE (with or without accommodation): experience with use of
various radiation detection equipment including Geiger counters, ion chambers,
solid (Nal) and liquid scintillation detectors; education and/or experience
equivalent to Bachelors Degree in health physics or a closely related field;
strong interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively
communicate UCSC radiation safety policies to radiation workers and write
technical documents and procedures; knowledge of radiation protection
principles. The abilities to: organize tasks; manage time effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: two years of relevant radiation safety experience in
an academic/medical research environment; working knowledge of PC computer
systems and software; demonstrated experience handling operational aspects of
radioactive and hazardous waste programs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful candidate must be able to move
and
transport 50 lb. and handle drums weighing up to 300 lb. With or without
accommodation; must possess a valid license to drive in the State of
California; a physical exam is required; must pass medical certification to
wear respiratory protection including self-contained breathing apparatus.

FINAL FILING DATE: 5/6/98

STARTING DATE: July 1, 1998

COMPLETION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION IS REQUESTED FOR FULL CONSIDERATION.
SEE BELOW FOR A COPY OF THE FORM.

This position is eligible for full benefits.

Application materials must be received in the Staff Human Resources Office
by 5
PM on the final filing date. Please call (408) 459-2011 for further
information
and/or to request disability accommodation. All current job listings are
available via the 24-hour Job Hot Line (408) 459-2011 or via the Internet
(gopher.ucsc.edu). Our TDD number is (408) 459-5011. The University of
California is an AA/EEO Employer.

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NAME:__________________________________________ DATE:________________________

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FOR:
   ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SENIOR TECHNICIAN JOB # 98-02-34

COMPLETION OF THIS FORM IS REQUESTED FOR FULL CONSIDERATION; RETURN WITH AN
APPLICATION/RESUME NO LATER THAN 5/6/98 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS
POSITION. RETURN TO: 

UCSC STAFF HUMAN RESOURCES, 102 COMMUNICATIONS BLDG., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95064.

The following question provides additional information regarding your
experience, skills, knowledge & abilities relating to the above mentioned
position. Please answer as accurately & specifically as possible. While you
may
attach additional pages, as necessary, we encourage you to be concise in your
responses.

Please respond to the following hypothetical situation:

During a routine inspection of a laboratory, you notice that the monitoring
log
records have not been completed for the past two months. (At UCSC, monitoring
logs must be completed on a bi-weekly basis). You also find some minor
unlabeled contamination in the radiation-use areas on bench tops, pipetters,
and a sponge.

When you confront a laboratory member with these findings she indicates that: 

"Everyone monitors the lab after their own use. We have a rotation schedule
for
the entire lab and someone is supposed to monitor it every week. I know we did
it last week. We just probably forgot to record the information."

How would you handle this situation? In responding, please address these
points: What do you hope to accomplish? What are the important issues? What
methods would you use to convey the important issues? What things would you be
mindful of when dealing with the laboratory member? What next course of action
would you recommend to the laboratory member?

If you are unable to fill out the form due to a disability or other special
circumstances, please call the Staff Human Resources Office (408) 459-2011
PRIOR to the final filing date.



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Ken Smith
Acting Radiation Safety Officer
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA  95064                   
Voice: (408) 459-3911
Fax: (408) 459-3209
e-mail: ksmith@cats.ucsc.edu