Job Posting

[tconley@kdhe.state.ks.us]

The following position will be posted on the KDHE web site (see address below)
Wednesday April 28, 1999.  Please
Follow the instructions below to apply.  Please do not contact me directly, all
applications and/or questions are handled
by our personnel department.



Radiation Protection Specialist
State of Kansas


The Department of Health and Environment is seeking qualified candidates for a
Radiation Protection Specialist
 position (#K0070005) in the Bureau of Environmental Field Services in Lawrence.
  This individual will perform
 inspections of mammography facilities and Kansas registered X-ray facilities,
participate in emergency response
drills for nuclear power plants including wearing respiratory protection
equipment.  EPA and OSHA mandates annual
medical examinations.  Requires Job knowledge at an entry level in radiological
health/health physics.   Prefer
certification as a Mammography Quality Standard Act Inspector, experience in
radiological health/health physics,
compliance review/inspection, radiologic technology, radiation protection, lab
technology or instrumental  methods
of analysis.  A degree in radiological science may be beneficial.  Strong oral
and written communication skills and
computer knowledge is highly desired.   Starting salary:  $28,412 annually plus
excellent benefits.   Send a Kansas
 Employment Summary, Employment Registration Form, copy of college transcripts
and relevant certifications to
KDHE Human  Resources Management, 400 SW 8th Avenue, Suite 206, Topeka, KS
66603-3930.
An Employment Summary may be obtained from
http://da.state.ks.us/ps/aaa/recruitment/.
Application Deadline:  May 14, 1999.  Call (785) 296-1290 for application
materials.


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