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Organization:

Health Agency Contact Name and Information:

Hannah C. will contact you if selected for an interview.

Work Location:

246 North High Street, 1st Floor Columbus, Ohio, 43215

United States Compensation:

$34.53/hour

Schedule:

Permanent

• Full Time Work Hours: Monday
• Friday; 8am
• 5pm

Classified Indicator:

Classified Union:

OCSEA Primary Job Skill:

Public Health This posting is ongoing until filled. Who We Are Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. What You'll Do ODH is seeking to fill two Senior Health Physicist positions within the Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP). This position will perform complex and non-repetitive evaluation of production, use, release, disposal and/or presence of radioactive material in environment, nuclear facilities, or ionizing radiation from any device or equipment that emits or is capable of producing radiation.

This position will:

Record accurately and/or assist health physicists in recording inspection data obtained through performance of tests, observations, interviews and reasoning Assist the supervisor in training health physicists and new staff Write reports on compliance of facilities evaluated/inspected based on applicable Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Formulate recommendations on the facility quality assurance program concerning radiation protection, radiation control and radiation safety of both workers and the general public Use and explain the use of a variety of radiation survey instrumentation for detection of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation Evaluate documents from federal or state agencies, standard-setting bodies, and professional societies indicating unusual radiation quality assurance problems where new criteria and policy must be established Participate with federal, state and local agencies in responding to a radiation emergency or exercise, including nuclear power plants during actual emergencies or drill scenarios Additional Information Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an hourly position , with a pay range of 33 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($34.53 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.20 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Application Procedures:

We only accept applications submitted online through this portal (careers.ohio.gov). To be evaluated for the role, your application must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. We cannot give credit for experience, education, or training unless it is explicitly stated in the application. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Status of Posted Position:

You may check the status of your application by signing in to your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Educational Transcript Requirements:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution. Why Work for the

State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees

•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.

The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

4 years of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment for x-ray program, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspects, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or Completion of undergraduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics AND 24 mos.

of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or NRRPT, CHP, NMTCB or ARRT certification AND 24 mos.

of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or Completion of Navy nuclear school AND 24 mos.

of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or Completion of graduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics AND 12 mos.

of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation-generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or 24 mos. exp. as Health Physicist, 84642, AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be further reviewed against the preferred criteria below, which must be clearly demonstrated within the application: Graduate or advanced degree in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics Radiation-related certification (e.

g., American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [ARRT], Certified Health Physicist [CHP], American Association of Physicists in Medicine [AAPM], National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists [NRRPT]) Experience collecting and analyzing data to produce technical reports Experience preparing and delivering presentations before specialized audiences and the general public Experience using computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Experience in radiation protection, radiation safety, or health physics oversight capacity while working at Department of Energy (DOE) facilities, nuclear power plants, medical institutions, and/or other facilities using radioactive materials Experience conducting radiation surveys Experience determining compliance regarding radioactive materials regulations Experience conducting medical radioactive material inspections Experience conducting medical radioactive material licensing activities All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills:

Public Health Technical Skills:

Inspection Principles, Environmental Services, Public Safety, Training Professional Skills:

Collaboration, Attention to

Detail, Public Speaking, Responsiveness ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Apply Now Share Save Job