Environmental Protection Radiation Control Physicist

The State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection, has a unique opportunity for a Physicist!

The Bureau of Air Management, Radiation Division, is recruiting for a full-time (35) hour per week Radiation Control Physicist who will be responsible for independently performing specialized inspections, incident response, and environmental studies where sources of ionizing radiation are used to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations.

The Radiation Division ensures the safe and secure possession, use, storage, transportation and disposal of radioactive material and radiation producing machinery. The field response unit is responsible for responding to reports of accidents and incidents involving radioactive materials, sampling and monitoring for build up of radioactive material in the environment, and verification of adequate clean up for sites that previously used radioactive materials.  The unit participates in and conducts radiation emergency response training with nuclear facilities in the state and with other emergency response organizations.

The selected candidate may be required to travel and required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.  During employment you would be required to receive and retain approval for unescorted access to nuclear facilities and required to meet medical requirements and maintain qualification for respiratory protection.

To be successful in this position you must possess a commitment to maintaining technical knowledge.  Also needed is the ability to recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous environmental contamination by ionizing radiation and radioactive substances.

Position specific questions can be sent to Jeff.Semancik@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once it is submitted.  Questions can be sent to Emily.Kennedy@ct.gov.

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in inspection surveys and complex field studies pertaining to the control of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and radiological wastes and responding to incidents and accidents involving sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Performs detailed environmental studies at places of employment to determine whether workers are exposed to injurious amounts of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; recommends corrective measures where necessary; schedules and plans periodic repeat inspections to ensure compliance; performs related laboratory work; consults with and advises users, possessors, and manufacturers of ionizing radiation-producing equipment and ionizing radiation-emitting materials on cooperative monitoring and control programs; consults and cooperates with other State, interstate, and Federal agencies on matters pertaining to radiation control; 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; may speak before lay and professional groups; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and its measurement; knowledge of health and accident hazards associated with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on exposed human beings; knowledge of radiation detecting instruments; knowledge of State, Federal, and interstate regulations and codes relating to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in the use and calibration of radiation detecting instruments; ability to recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous environmental contamination by ionizing radiation and radioactive substances; ability to utilize computer software.

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.

1. 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.
2. A 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.

• Experience and familiarity with current State, Federal, and Interstate regulations and codes relating to ionizing radiation
• Experience in the use and calibration of radiation detecting instruments
• Experience working independently as well as part of a team
• Experience communicating with diverse groups of people
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous environmental contamination by ionizing radiation and radioactive substances
• Experience using software modelling programs to predict and assess the potential consequences of radiological events and emergencies

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
3. During employment in this class, incumbents will be required to receive and retain approval for unescorted access to nuclear facilities.
4. Incumbents in this class are required to meet medical requirements and maintain qualification for respiratory protection.

Incumbent may have significant exposure to ionizing radiation, toxic chemicals, and fumes.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.