Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking an individual with broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of a comprehensive Radiation Safety program to ensure the safety of employees, students, contractors, and the public. The position also helps in achieving compliance with state and federal regulations at all University locations. This position manages several large or complex radiation safety programs and provides technical guidance and, with the guidance of the Radiation Safety Officer, leadership to Radiation Protection Office staff members.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

• Stewards the University's Broadscope Radioactive Materials Program.
• Stewards the Emergency Response program & the Radioactive Materials Security program.
• Stewards the University's Dosimetry Programs, including the bioassay program. Assists team members with dose investigations, when necessary.
• Supports the RSO by preparing for and attending UIC and RSEC Safeguards meetings when possible.
• Stewards the radon program and other environmental radioactivity management programs as applicable.
• Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing other departmental staff members with cooperation and support to further the departmental mission.
• Oversees laboratory-based counting equipment and systems.
• Assists the RSO with providing leadership and guidance to the radiation protection office staff, and serves as the RSO when the RSO is unavailable.
• Oversees and provides stewardship of the group’s internal procedures and recordkeeping processes.
• Assist in implementing or help to implement a wide variety of radiation safety services across a large research University environment in a manner that allows for safe & efficient education and research to take place.

• Degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
• Certification as a Health Physicist is preferred.
• Familiarization or experience working in a research or clinical laboratory setting with the presence of chemical, biological, or radiological hazards.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences is necessary.
• This position will need to respond to emergencies involving radiological hazards as directed.

Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required

Certifications:

None

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $91,488.00 - $.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans…