Assistant Radiation Safety Officer - Environmental Health and Safety - UTK

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

• Environmental Health and Safety
• UTK University of Tennessee
• Knoxville
• 4.1 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $85,000
• $91,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Program development Regulatory compliance Environmental compliance Bachelor's degree Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Developing new training programs Environmental regulatory compliance Training & development Adult learning Adult education Full Job Description The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Environmental Health and Safety Department is seeking an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) to support the management, development, and implementation of multiple programs in support of the safe use of ionizing radiation at the university.

Under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, the ARSO is responsible for the supervision of a team of Senior Radiation Safety Specialists who provide operational support for radiation safety. The ARSO will assist in oversight of daily radiation safety program operations, program development, and provide specific expertise to safety audits, training, waste management operations, and R D uses of ionizing radiation sources. The ARSO assures compliance with State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation regulations and university policy and procedures to achieve a safe working environment for faculty, staff, and students. The Assistant Radiation Safety Officer position is responsible for the supervision and operational management of radiation safety programs and activities supporting ionizing radiation use at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This position ensures the programs are implemented in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and commitments. The position manages and provides technical and programmatic services for the radioactive materials program and implements the oversight program for x-ray producing equipment as required by Tennessee regulation in research and academic instructional areas. This position conducts hazard assessments and lab audits on areas utilizing radioactive materials and on x-ray producing equipment. The position writes and updates radiation safety operational program documents. The ARSO is responsible for development and delivery of in-person ionizing radiation safety training programs. This position will act as the RSO in the RSO's absence. This position is required to perform occasional 24-hour EHS On Call technical/emergency support and cross-functional support to other EHS department disciplines as needed.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's Degree Experience:

5 years' professional experience in operational health physics. An advanced degree in radiological engineering, safety, health physics or related fields can substitute for 2 years of professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Must have comprehensive knowledge of health physics, regulations, and radiation detection. Ability to write and teach training programs to adults effectively. Knowledge, skills, and ability to appropriately manage technical compliance programs for the university. Able to perform physical aspects of the job including standing, walking, light to medium lifting and carrying equipment. Able to wear and use PPE for hazardous materials handling and spill clean-up. Able to lift up to 50 pounds and use drum carts for manipulation of materials. Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects, programs, and tasks across multiple university locations.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Master's Degree Experience:

Greater than 5 years' experience in operational health physics. Previous experience in inspecting x-ray generating equipment for safety and compliance. Experience in conducting professional training programs. Experience in higher education. Experience in supervising professional employees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to meet qualification requirements for gaining staff inspector status for x-ray equipment in Tennessee. Advanced skills and knowledge in assessing radiological safety and compliance in the workplace. Advanced knowledge in health physics.

Work Location Location:

Knoxville. TN Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote

• Onsite Compensation and Benefits UT market range: MR12 Anticipated hiring range: 85k
• 91k Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested material should be submitted on, or before June 30, 2026. Resume Cover Letter List of 3 professional references About The College/Department/Division The Environmental Health & Safety Department at the University of Tennessee is a dedicated partner to our campus community. We recognize that effective safety management requires cultivating a culture where people feel empowered, respected, and actively engaged in creating safe and sustainable environments. We support the university's mission by fostering a safe and healthy campus where teaching, research, and public service can flourish. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!