What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Health Physicist I position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Assistant Health Physicist I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
This Assistant Health Physicist I position, with minimal supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks, such as inventory management, lab setup, closure, inspections and reviews, etc.
Essential Duties
Inventory Report Management
Salary: $22.99/hour
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education And Experience
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Assistant Health Physicist I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
This Assistant Health Physicist I position, with minimal supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks, such as inventory management, lab setup, closure, inspections and reviews, etc.
Essential Duties
Inventory Report Management
- Generates, distributes, and collects radiological program reports. This will include keeping compliance metrics, following up with non-responsive permit holders, following up on any permit holder requests or needed database updates, and track two-year storage plan program
- Coordinate with radiological waste team as necessary
- Assists in performing the rad-safety inspections at remote sites using radioactive materials across Texas. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
- Provides expertise to ensure inspections are performed to RSO standards
- Assists with all follow-up activities for radiological lab inspections
- Schedules and performs remote-site RAM inspections
- Assists with distribution and pickup personnel and area monitor dosimetry badges to main campus and Cyclotron
- Supports the Senior Health Physicist stationed at the Cyclotron Institute in routine activities to include, routine and special surveys, contamination remediation, dosimetry, inspections, the development and maintenance of the written procedure HP manual, and other duties as assigned
- Assists with performing radiation and/or contamination surveys and inventory verification at main campus and Cyclotron as needed
- Without supervision, performs surveys and response checks, loads LSC, paperwork and report management
- Assists with Cyclotron interlock checks and leak checks on sources as needed
- Assists with receipt and delivery to lab of radioactive materials for the campus as needed. This duty will require operating a University vehicle to locations on the College Station campus and remote locations
- Tasks include cover lab, perform MDA calculations, perform package check-in procedure, and paperwork management
- Coordinates emergency response and provides technical expertise for radiological incidents, as necessary
Salary: $22.99/hour
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education And Experience
- Associate degree or 60 plus hours of college hours in a related discipline such as Science or Engineering or fields such as Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering Technology, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- No experience required
- Valid State of Texas Driver license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
- Degree in a related discipline such as science or engineering
- Some work experience, preferably working around radioactive materials and radiation producing devices
- Knowledge of environmental safety and health rules, regulations, and standards
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system
- This position is security sensitive
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
- May require night and/or weekend hours
- May require occasional travel
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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