Radiation Health Physicist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

**REPOST PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT TO APPLY**\r\nWe encourage\r\nyou to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the\r\nEnvironment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's\r\nair, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we\r\ninvite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the\r\nenvironment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of\r\nhealthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the\r\nstate.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

19 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration\r\nRadiological Health Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Physicist Supervisor will plan, direct, develop,\r\nand implement activities of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Section. The\r\nincumbent in this position will be responsible for statewide oversight that\r\nincludes radioactive material inspections, investigations, enforcement actions,\r\nfacility decommissioning, emergency response, and financial assurance to assure\r\nthat users of radioisotopes are conducting their licensed activities in a safe\r\nand legal manner. The Health Physicist Supervisor is also responsible for\r\nproviding technical advice and recommendations on health physics matters and on\r\nthe regulations of ionizing radiation sources.\r\nThe working conditions of this position may involve\r\nexposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. During some industrial\r\nplant visits, the incumbent may encounter high or low ambient temperature,\r\nfumes, or dust. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result\r\nin injury. The incumbent may be exposed to radiation during routine inspections\r\nand emergency responses. Work involves special physical demands such as\r\nclimbing ladders, etc. Work requires the use of protective equipment such as\r\ngoggles, gloves, mask, etc. When going on site visits, protective gear is\r\nmandatory.\r\nThis position involves conducting\r\ninspections throughout Baltimore City and surrounding Maryland counties.\r\nThe\r\nincumbent is required to operate a State vehicle.If you currently hold an\r\nout-of-state driver's license, you must provide a certified copy of your\r\ndriving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of\r\nappointment. Please note that all individuals must maintain a valid driver's\r\nlicense with no more than five points to operate a State vehicle.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nApplicants\r\nmust satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and\r\nmove forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before\r\napplying.\r\nExperience:Nine years of experience in performing the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with aminimum of 30 credit hours in mathematical, physical or biological sciences and five years of experience in performing the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public for the required experience.\r\n2.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in radiation safety, radiological health, health physics or a related radiation control field from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in radiation safety, radiological health, health physics, or a related radiation control field from an accredited college or university for six years of the required experience.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in mathematical, biological, or physical science from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.\r\n5.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate in health physics, nuclear physics, radiation management or other related field of radiological health from an accreditedcollege or university for seven years of the required experience.\r\n6.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health and Medical Physicist classifications or Health and Medical Physicist specialty codes in the Physicist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nPlease note that your answers to the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A bachelor's degree in biology, environmental and health\r\n sciences, medical physics, or physics.\r\n Experience managing employees in a technical or regulatory\r\n environment.\r\n A high level of expertise regarding Health Physics or\r\n Radiation Safety/Security, including knowledge of radiation and radioactive\r\n materials.\r\n Experience with radiation control regulations and\r\n familiarity with related guidance documents.\r\n Certified Health Physicist (CHP), Radiation Safety\r\n Specialist, or Radiation Expert.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your\r\napplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.We will not consider the information submitted after this\r\ndate.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on\r\ntheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or\r\nuniversity outside of the United States, you must have your educational\r\ncredentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This\r\nevaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may\r\ncall International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll Applicants must be legally authorized to work in\r\nthe United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You\r\nmust be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act\r\nin order to be hired in the position for which you applied.\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland\r\noffers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan\r\n\r\n\r\nClick on the link below\r\nfor more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire (by the closing date) to Olivia.Sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett\r\nat 410-537-3105. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n