Electronic Radiation Instrument Technician

Job Description - Electronic Radiation Instrument Technician 1 (260003S3) Organization

Public Safety

Alison Granger / argrangero.gov

EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$24.16 per hour

Full-time

Electrical Engineering

Emergency Management, Electrical Engineering

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is the state's central point of coordination for response to and recovery from disasters. When not in a response or recovery mode, its focus is on ensuring that Ohio and its citizens are prepared to respond to emergencies or disasters and on leading mitigation efforts against future disasters. The EMA Radiological Branch responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies on a 24‑hour basis, conducts nuclear power plant and transportation accident response planning and training, and provides support to the Utility Radiological Safety Board of Ohio (URSB).

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency

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Location:

2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Work Hours:

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to 24‑hour call)

• Assist in the repair, service, and non‑NVLAP accredited calibration of electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment (e.g., radiation detectors, personal electronic dosimeters, and pocket ion chamber dosimeters).
• Under the direction of the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and Radiological Instrument Tech 3, perform maintenance and repair of electronic radiation detection and monitoring equipment.
• Keep records of the field exchange and inspection of state‑owned radiological equipment located throughout the state.
• Attend special equipment training as needed.
• Assist the Radiological Instrument Service Manager and higher‑level radiological instrument technicians in maintaining an inventory of equipment.

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life‑insurance premiums after completion of the 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 (e.g., Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

• Satisfy Option 1: 30 months of experience in electronics and a valid driver's license.
• Satisfy Option 2:
  Completion of an associate core program in electronics, electronics engineering, or electrical/electronic engineering; 6 months of experience in electronics; and a valid driver's license.
• Or possess equivalent qualifications as the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Unusual working conditions: may require travel and on‑call availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Requires a valid driver's license to operate a state‑owned vehicle or to provide own transportation.

A background check, including a BCI fingerprint check, may be required for all selected applicants.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). 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.