What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Health Physicist I - Resident Inspector (Andrews County, TX) position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Are you an experienced Health Physicist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources.
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the states environmental laws.See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Critical Infrastructure Division.
Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Conducts inspections of radioactive waste shipments, compliance investigations, radiation surveys, environmental monitoring, and data reviews for the Radioactive Materials Compliance Program. Serves as the TCEQ resident inspector for the receipt of Texas Compact waste at the Texas Compact waste disposal facility near Andrews, Texas.
Interprets and applies federal and state statutes, regulations, rules, and policies applicable to the Radioactive Materials Program. Prepares radiological inspection reports; review waste manifests; enters inspection data into approved agency databases; and completes records for the Central File Room.
Plans and coordinates the maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment and instruments used for the collection of data.
Participates in meetings and assists the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations.
Key Qualifications
Experience inspecting facilities for low-level radioactive waste disposal, and/or radioactive material management and disposal
Experience working with federal and state regulations concerning radiation control and safety, and radioactive material management and disposal
Experience investigating, enforcing and/or interpreting environmental rules, regulations, policies, or procedures.
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, physical science, nuclear or environmental engineering, chemistry, radiological science, physics, genetics, or mathematics, plus one year of full-time experience in health physics, radiation sciences, nuclear engineering, or radiological control and safety work.
OR
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, physical science, nuclear or environmental engineering, chemistry, radiological science, physics, genetics, or mathematics.
OR
Current certification by the American Board of Health Physics as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theHealth Physiciststate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theHealth PhysicistI series.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Critical Infrastructure Office.
Benefits
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Are you an experienced Health Physicist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources.
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the states environmental laws.See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Critical Infrastructure Division.
Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Conducts inspections of radioactive waste shipments, compliance investigations, radiation surveys, environmental monitoring, and data reviews for the Radioactive Materials Compliance Program. Serves as the TCEQ resident inspector for the receipt of Texas Compact waste at the Texas Compact waste disposal facility near Andrews, Texas.
Interprets and applies federal and state statutes, regulations, rules, and policies applicable to the Radioactive Materials Program. Prepares radiological inspection reports; review waste manifests; enters inspection data into approved agency databases; and completes records for the Central File Room.
Plans and coordinates the maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment and instruments used for the collection of data.
Participates in meetings and assists the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations.
Key Qualifications
Experience inspecting facilities for low-level radioactive waste disposal, and/or radioactive material management and disposal
Experience working with federal and state regulations concerning radiation control and safety, and radioactive material management and disposal
Experience investigating, enforcing and/or interpreting environmental rules, regulations, policies, or procedures.
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, physical science, nuclear or environmental engineering, chemistry, radiological science, physics, genetics, or mathematics, plus one year of full-time experience in health physics, radiation sciences, nuclear engineering, or radiological control and safety work.
OR
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, physical science, nuclear or environmental engineering, chemistry, radiological science, physics, genetics, or mathematics.
OR
Current certification by the American Board of Health Physics as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theHealth Physiciststate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theHealth PhysicistI series.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Critical Infrastructure Office.
Benefits
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
