Position Opening: UConn/Storrs RSO

[Frank Labato <FLABATO@UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU>]

   NOTE: Faxed and emailed resumes will NOT be accepted.


                     RADIATION SAFETY MANAGER

The University of Connecticut's Department of Environmental Health and
Safety in Storrs, CT is seeking a Radiation Safety Manager to serve as
the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), and manage the University's ionizing
radiation, radiological emergency response, and laser safety programs.
Responsibilities include coordination of all aspects of: University's NRC
Broadscope, SNM, and Specific licenses; main and regional campus radio-
active material use; laboratory safety inspection and environmental
monitoring programs; radiation safety training program; radiation-
producing machine inspection program; equipment, facilities, personnel,
and work environment monitoring for compliance with NRC, State, and
University regulations; development and implementation of safety guide-
lines; and the radioactive waste program.  The Manager acts as the
University's  main interface with regulatory agencies within these
program areas, and provides consultation to University staff regarding
appropriate health and safety procedures.  The Manager supervises two
Radiation Safety Specialists and student labor positions.

Minimum qualifications include: a Master's degree in Health Physics or
a related science, and five years of Health Physics program management
experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related
science, and seven years of Health Physics program management experience.
Certification in Health Physics (CHP) is highly desirable.  Preference
will be given to applicants with experience in an Academic/Research
environment. Applicants must be knowledgeable of NRC and State regula-
tions, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and have
a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Salary range: high forties to low fifties.  Screening will begin
immediately and continue until an acceptable candidate is identified.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references
to: Mr. Frank Labato, Director, Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety,
3102 Horsebarn Hill Road, Box U-97, The University of Connecticut,
Storrs, CT 06269-4097.  We encourage applications from under-represented
groups, including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
(Search #99F5)
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