HEALTH PHYSICIST LEAD/ADVANCED
Air and Radiation Management Administration
Recruitment #15-004343-0001
Department | MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) |
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Date Opened | 9/15/2015 11:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/13/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $52,304 - $75,012.00/year (Grade 17) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Tammy Lewis |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Air and Radiation Management Administration
1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The following duties are examples of assignments performed by the incumbent in this classification. It is not a total comprehensive list of duties, nor is it restrictive regarding job assignments:
- Conducts routine as well as complex or advanced inspections and investigations at Maryland facilities where radioactive materials are used and stored;
- Interprets and applies Maryland Radiation Control regulations to determine the status of compliance at Maryland facilities that use and store radioactive materials;
- Will act as the technical expert overseeing a project team of Health Physicists during complex inspections of specialized radiation control assignments;
- Responds to radiological emergency responses;
- Participates in radiological dispersion device, improvised nuclear device and nuclear power plant emergency exercise;
- Remains on call on a 24-hour basis to respond to radiological emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credits in mathematical, physical or biological sciences.
Experience: Four years of experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public.
Notes:
l. Candidates may substitute additional experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
2. Candidates may substitute a Doctorate in health physics, nuclear physics, radiation management or related field of radiological health from an accredited college or university for three years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree in radiation safety, radiological health, health physics, or related radiation control field from an accredited college or university for two of the required years of experience.
4. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree in mathematical, biological or physical science for one year of the required experience.
5. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in radiation safety, radiological health, health physics or a related radiation control field for one year of the required experience.
6. 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 and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- Experience with Radiation Control Regulations;
- Experience working with radiation detection equipment;
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel);
- Have the ability to drive full size vehicles on a daily basis.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Your application is part of the examination process. The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority. If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.
The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is highly encouraged that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Tammy Lewis, Recruitment & Examination, Office of Human Resources, MDE; 410-537-3130; tammy.lewis@maryland.gov
Reference Number: 15-004343-0001
1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230
Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply
PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
EEO/AA
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.