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Radiation Health Specialist-In-Training

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Frankfort, KY | Full Time

$49k-60k (estimate)

11 Months Ago

Social Service Worker I

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Franklin, KY | Full Time

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Administrative Specialist I

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Harlan, KY | Full Time

$32k-40k (estimate)

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Environmental Scientist I

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Paducah, KY | Full Time

$76k-95k (estimate)

0 Months Ago

Radiation Health Specialist-In-Training

$49k-60k (estimate)

Full Time 11 Months Ago

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Kentucky Department of Corrections is Hiring a Remote Radiation Health Specialist-In-Training

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5/22/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-04188

Radiation Health Specialist-In-Training

Pay Grade

Salary

$43,387.64 - $46,607.04

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

100 Sower Blvd, Suite 108
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Radiation Environmental Monitoring Section of the Radiation Health Branch primarily collects and analyzes samples from two (2) sites in the Commonwealth (Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and the Maxey Flats Disposal Site). This position allows for the variation of laboratory, office and field work.
Come join our team if you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the State.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performs simple to moderately complex radiochemical analysis on samples using state Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
Reviews data reports for content and accuracy and prepares data packages for verification.
Field work sampling at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and the Maxey Flats Nuclear Disposal Site.
Performs specific assignments such as instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality control checks.
Performs environmental radiation surveys and sampling when assigned and participates in routine and non-routine sampling as required locations.

The ideal candidate will have:

Employment in, or direct experience with a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory
Radiochemistry experience
Field sampling experience
Solid judgement
Computer literacy

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science or health science.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Proof of completion of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program; Department of Energy radiation protection program; or Naval Nuclear Power Program OR Certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology; American Board of Health Physics; Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists OR four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination within 6 months of employment, if necessary, and maintain by passing an annual 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course within 1 year of employment, if necessary, and maintain through completion of 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties. Most federal agencies that issue security clearances use the terms Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. The US Department of Energy uses the terms L, and Q. Employees in this class must obtain at least a secret (or L if DOE) level security clearance or equivalent, if necessary. Further, this clearance must be maintained as necessary according to assigned job duties.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title will work in various weather conditions. Work will involve exposure to radiation, chemical, and other physical hazards when conducting regulatory activities and incident response. Must be capable of wearing and working in full hazardous materials protective garments and equipment for extended periods of time.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephanie Brock at StephanieC.Brock@ky.gov or 502-564-8390.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D