Environmental Protection Radiation Control Physicist (40 Hour) #260709-3441FS-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is recruiting an Environmental Protection Radiation Control Physicist to work within the Radioactive Materials Unit of DEEP's Radiation Division in Hartford, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed environmental studies at places of employment to determine whether workers are exposed to injurious amounts of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation;
• Schedules and plans periodic repeat inspections to ensure compliance;
• Consults with and advises users, possessors, and manufacturers of ionizing radiation-producing equipment and ionizing radiation-emitting materials on cooperative monitoring and control programs;
• Keeps informed on the latest technological developments in radiation control and related fields;
• Collects and disseminates information relating to the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards presented by manufacturers and users;
• Prepares reports as required;
• Investigates complaints concerning occupational exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation;
• Conducts complex investigations, surveys, and studies pertaining to control of radiological wastes;
• Performs detailed radiation monitoring tests of air, water, and other materials to establish background data for the appraisal of effects produced by new radiation facilities;
• Maintains and calibrates radiation detection equipment to assure proper working order;
• Organizes programs of sampling and surveillance of the discharges of establishments using radioactive materials;
• Devises and maintains response plans for action in case of a radiological transportation accident;
• Inspects sources and effects of non-ionizing radiation emitting devices and installations;
• Speaks before lay and professional groups;
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in the recognition, evaluation and/or control of potential occupational or environmental health hazards involving the use, manufacture, possession, transportation or disposal of sources of ionizing or non-ionizing radiation or radioactive substances;
• College training in radiation science, physics, physical science, biological science or nuclear engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in radiation science, physics, physical science, biological science or nuclear engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• In the use and calibration of radiation detecting instruments;
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous environmental contamination by ionizing radiation and radioactive substances;
• Utilize computer software.