Environmental Manager - Radiological Protection Section

This position is the first line supervisor of the Permitting and Radiological Health (PRH) Unit, which includes the Michigan Indoor Radon Program, the Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) Program, incident response and public assistance functions, and the RPS’ Radiation Safety Officer. The Michigan Indoor Radon Program works with public health partners to provide information regarding the dangers of elevated indoor radon concentrations, encourages testing homes, and, when appropriate, mitigating homes with elevated radon test results.

The TENORM Program regulates the management and disposal of TENORM. Incident response and public assistance functions exist to respond to a broad range of inquiries and requests that come from industry and members of the public. Common activities include answering questions, providing information, and investigating radiation sources in the public domain. The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for the safe and legal use of radioactive materials by program staff.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering.

Five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

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