Radiation Protection Specialist (Environmental Health Manager I)
Full Time
Columbia, SC 29223
Posted
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This position is located in the Inspection, Compliance and Vendor Section of the Division of Radiological Health of the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The individual will perform entry level duties associated with investigations, inspections and enforcement of x-ray facilities.
Job Duties:
- Inspect x-ray equipment and work areas in hospitals, dental facilities, industries, academic institutions, and other x-ray facilities
- Survey and determine possible radiation exposures to employees or the general public and make recommendations for necessary corrections
- Prepare reports outlining findings and items of noncompliance with regulations
- Ensure EFIS information regarding inspections is accurate and inspection documents are scanned in the electronic storage system
- Provide information to inquiries regarding all aspects of ionizing radiation
- Assist in collecting required fees and assist with enforcement actions involving x-ray facilities
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response, and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty on a 24-hour basis during an emergency
- Consult with users and vendors of sources of electronically produced radiation concerning regulation interpretation and radiation safety
- Attend and participate in seminars, conferences, and training courses on radiological health
- Perform other duties as assigned
*On the job training will be provided.*
A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences*, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- These fields include but are not limited to branches relating to Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, etc.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Must have good mathematical skills, experience with personal computers and software, especially Microsoft Word
- Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, medical and industrial professionals, government officials, and the general public
- Must have the ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
- Must have the ability to clearly relay inspection results, including issuances of violations, to management and facility personnel
- Must have the ability to drive, sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Must have the ability to access non-traditional work environments, climb ladders, stoop, lift, reach distances of 40 inches from the tabletop and lift/carry up to 40 pounds
- Subject to radiological and industrial hazards
- Subject to duty on a 24-hour basis during an emergency
- Daily and some overnight travel is required
- Must have a valid driver's license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to drive a state vehicle
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- This Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position
- If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
- Flexible Schedules: alternate or remote work schedules may be available
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