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Radiation Health Specialist-In-Training
Pay Grade12
Salary
$35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services Department for Public Health
Location
100 Sower Boulevard
Suite 108
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Radiation Health Branch supports beneficial use of radiation, evaluates and controls hazards associatedwith the use of radiation and protects citizens of the commonwealth from unnecessary exposure to ionizingradiation. The Radiation/Environmental Monitoring Section of the Radiation Health Branch routinely monitorstwo sites in Kentucky to ensure protection of the public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation.
Come join our team if you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positivedifference in the State.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• With oversight and training by senior staff, performs simple to moderately complex radiochemical analysis on samples using state SOPs, performs data entry, reduction and reporting of analysis to Radiation Health Supervisor or designee.
• Acquires the ability to review data reports for content and accuracy, prepares data packages for verification to present to Radiation Health Supervisor or designated reviewer for approval.
• Develops the skill of performing specific assignments including instrument maintenance, calibration and quality control checks.
• Becomes proficient with performing environmental radiation surveys and sampling. Participates in routine and non-routine sampling at required locations.
• Assists, as part of a team effort, in the response to statewide radiological incidents and correcting immediate hazards.
• Obtains the ability to prepare radiation related lectures and present and/or respond to professional organizations and concerned citizen groups.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Employment in, or direct experience with a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory
• Radiochemistry experience.
• Field sampling experience.
• Solid judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Computer literacy

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only useE-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, ofif you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of HomelandSecurity (CHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science or health science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Proof of completion of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program; Department of Energy radiation protection program; Naval Nuclear Power Program, or Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Assurance Act Inspector Training; OR Certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology; American Board of Health Physics; Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists OR four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination within 6 months of employment, if necessary, and maintain by passing an annual 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course within 1 year of employment, if necessary, and maintain through completion of 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties. Most federal agencies that issue security clearances use the terms Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. The US Department of Energy uses the terms L, and Q. Employees in this class must obtain at least a secret (or L if DOE) level security clearance or equivalent, if necessary. Further, this clearance must be maintained as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work will involve exposure to radiation, chemical, and other physical hazards when conducting regulatory activities and incident response which requires the following of safety procedures. Incumbents working in this job title will work in various weather conditions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephanie Brock at StephanieC.Brock@ky.gov or 502-382-7003.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D