ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST I - Health Physicist 01080

Full Job Description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path.

In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off

• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees

• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Master’s degree programs

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Requirements

The Work Unit:

The work unit exists to prevent radiation injury to persons and contamination of the environment by regulating the possession, use, handling storage, transportation and disposal of radioactive materials. This is accomplished by issuing radioactive materials licenses and conducting compliance activities. Natural occurrences of radioactive materials in the environment are investigated for possible health risks to populations and to determine if regulatory control of the materials for protection of citizens is warranted.

What you will be doing:

This position exists to review basic, uncomplicated types of Radioactive Materials License applications - new, renewal, amend, and terminate; send Requests for Information when required for each type; write specific licenses; answer both written and telephone inquiries about Radioactive Materials Licenses and Inspections; accompany inspectors on License Compliance Inspections; participates in department’s response to incidents of radioactive materials mistakes and/or accidents. Only basic types of licenses will be reviewed and inspected.

Job Duties:

Radioactive Materials Inspections
• Under direct supervision or as a team member, inspects licensees for proper use of radioactive material including examination of all records including but not limited to
o personnel monitoring and notification;
o required sequence of leak testing of devices;
o correct acceptance of deliveries;
o correct shipping and disposal; and
o proper notification of incidents and medical events.
• Examination of facilities including areas of use and/or preparation, storage compartment or area, transporting vehicles, shipping and/or receiving area.
• Travel independently throughout the state. Independently inspects uncomplicated and complicated licenses with supervision provided as needed.

Radioactive Materials Licensing
• Under direct supervision, reviews radioactive materials license applications for new licenses, renewals, amendments and terminations.
• Determines if applications are complete with all required information submitted including but not limited to
o that devices and materials to be used are correct and do not exceed manufacturers specifications for level of radioactivity;
o that all users are properly trained, experienced, and documented; and
o that locations of use and storage are properly and correctly labeled.
• License reviews may also include off site visits to the facilities proposed for licensing.

Application Deficiencies Correspondence
• Under direct supervision, creates and writes letters requesting additional information from licensees in order to complete the application for radioactive materials licensing or to resolve compliance issues including but not limited to
o user documentation for specific training in safe use of specific radioactive material;
o proper facilities for use and storage of radioactive materials;
o correct sources and activities for specific device;
o correct methods of shipping and/or receiving radioactive material;
o lawful transportation of radioactive material; and
o proper monitoring of personnel.
• Drafts compliance letters.
• Correspondence may include off site travel to the sites where licensees operate to verify conditions prior to authorizations being granted.

Radioactive Materials Regulations, Polices, and Procedures
• Works with existing staff to review and update statutory and regulatory framework, and policies and procedures for the use of radioactive materials.
• Performs work in support of the program’s mission, as assigned.

Radioactive Materials Emergency Response
• Under supervision and as appropriate, supports the response to emergencies and incidents involving radioactive materials in Colorado through technical advice and onsite surveys and analysis, and through oversight and direction of post-incident cleanup activities.

Other Duties as Assigned
• Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs work in support of research and investigations that are non-routinely carried out in support of the program’s mission.
• This item may include off site travel to the sites where licensees operate and/or where unlicensed radioactive materials incidents occur.

Qualifications

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of full-time work experience demonstrating knowledge of and experience with radiation control regulations.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health physics, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, engineering (chemical, environmental), industrial hygiene, or a related field.
AND
One (1) year of experience in demonstrating knowledge of and experience with radiation control regulations, or a TENORM program.

Substitutions
A combination of professional experience in health physics, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene as described in the minimum qualifications above, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:

• Knowledge and experience providing technical oversight of the characterization and control of radioactive materials.
• Experience conducting technical reviews, audits and/or inspections.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to details.
• Knowledge and experience writing technical reports.
• Ability to interpret regulations and statutes.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and effective listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of customers.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus with a variety of customers and organizations.
• Experience providing compliance assistance.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• TRAVEL: Yes

Additional Information

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your governmentjobs.com application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
  

• Answered supplemental questions.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting, listed above)

• If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

   • Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

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ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.