RADIATION CONTROL SPECIALIST 2

Radiation Control Specialist 2The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Radiation Control has an opening for a Radiation Control Specialist 2 in Carson City and Las Vegas, NV. The position will determine compliance with State and Federal Regulations pertaining to radiation; inspect and investigate compliance involving radiation sources and radiation producing devices. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform and work independently with little or no additional training. The position is specifically responsible to license, inspect and investigate ionizing radiation sources statewide to determine potential hazards to the public; implement radiation control regulations adopted by the Nevada State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 459 (radioactive materials/X-Ray). In addition, the position will be responsible for continued development of radiation producing machines program inspection procedures, program regulatory analyst and development and program staffing. Radiation Control Specialists determine compliance with federal and State regulations pertaining to radiation; inspect and investigate complaints involving radiation sources and radiation producing devices; measure and evaluate levels of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; and address other radiological issues. Incumbents work in one or more specialty areas such as mammography, X-ray, radioactive materials licensing, radioactive materials inspection, radon, incident response, low-level radioactive waste site management, and oversight of federal facilities. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in radiological science, X-ray technology, health physics, nuclear medicine, chemistry, math, biology, or closely related field and two years of professional experience in radiological regulation or licensee/registrant radiological operations; OR four years of experience as described above plus certification as a Registered Radiation Protection Technologist by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy; OR two years of experience as a Radiation Control Specialist 1 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Inspect machines, facilities, records, safety equipment, and personnel associated with the operation of the machines to determine compliance with requirements of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, federal regulations, and accrediting bodies. License the use of radioactive materials; identify and investigate the sources of radiation to determine potential hazards to the public; inspect licensees to control radioactive materials and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Identify violations by licensees, registrants, certificated facilities and other users of radiological materials and devices; draft violation letters; take appropriate enforcement actions; review and recommend approval or disapproval of corrective measures; develop and maintain records, reports, and files relating to inspections, investigations, radioactive material documentation, and instrument calibration. Respond to incidents involving accidents, theft, allegations or requests related to possible or confirmed ionizing radiation; gather information regarding causation and persons involved; evaluate the scope of the incidents; direct the placement of barriers and other restrictions to control access to the contaminated area; provide direction and technical advice to responding agencies on the methods and procedures to control and remove radioactive contaminations; determine when a state of emergency no longer exists; provide radiological training to first responders and cooperating agencies. Provide information to the regulated community and the general public concerning regulations and requirements of radiological programs. Implement the mammography program in accordance with federal requirements; develop or administer program budget and contracts; conduct or coordinate pre-certification, renewal, or annual inspections of mammography machines and facilities; review applications for mammography machine and operator certificates; draft certificate documents. Evaluate new technologies utilized in radiological programs and facilities for conformance with current and proposed federal and State requirements and regulations. Conduct low-level radioactive waste site inspections to ensure compliance with federal and State regulations and license conditions; develop sampling requirements, collect environmental samples, and review and evaluate the results of laboratory analysis; determine need for maintenance and repair. Perform related duties as assigned. This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: technical terminology related to radiation control; federal and State laws, regulations, and standards for control of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices; appropriate actions to minimize or eliminate potential health hazards from radiation; health physics principles to conduct radiological health and safety assessments in both normal and emergency situations; methods of detection and measurement of radiation; complaint investigation techniques; concepts of radiation quantities and approaches to dose determination. General knowledge of: inspection techniques and preparation and use of inspection reports; radiological licensing and registration requirements; techniques for evaluating applications for radiological licensing and registration; digital imaging systems; personnel monitoring devices. Ability to: respond to radiological incidents; read and interpret regulations and technical data; provide basic regulatory guidance and education to licensees and registrants. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.