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Pennsylvania State University Health Physicist in University Park, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (https://opp.psu.edu) , Radiation Protection department is accepting applications for a Health Physicist opportunity!
With general direction from the Radiation Safety Officer, this position is responsible for helping to implement a wide variety of assigned areas of the University radiation protection program. This position primarily provides radiation safety related services to the university to support operations and research; and to ensure the university is compliant with federal / state regulations involving the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment.
As a member of Finance and Business, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and individual perspectives that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The University believes that we can learn from each other’s differences and break down the barriers that separate us. Penn State is a place where everyone can be themselves, together.
Primary duties include:
Provide health physics support to the University and applicable campuses; this includes routine contamination/radiation audits of laboratories, surveying incoming isotopes for delivery on campus, collecting radioactive waste, reviewing applications for use of radioactive material, and radiation-producing equipment safety.
Implement and assist with the EHS Radioactive Waste Management program.
Perform or assist in the performance of internal calibrations of contamination survey and radiation monitoring instrumentation.
Assist with implementation of dosimetry program.
Assist in implementing the EHS radioactive material space decommissioning service.
Provide support for the EHS Radioactive Material shipping service, including for material produced at the RSEC as well as for material that members of the PSU community have a need to transport or ship to any location.
Assist with implementing the EHS sealed source radioactive material and generally licensed radioactive material safety programs
Oversee EHS-Radiation Protection facilities – including laboratories, waste areas, and storage areas.
Respond as part of an emergency team to incidents involving radiation, radioactive materials, x-ray equipment, lasers, the Radiation Science & Engineering Center, and other emergencies.
Education and experience:
Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background check:
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
In addition to this, within 6 months of hire, the successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat endorsement as well as a personal status of being trustworthy and reliable by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$61,800.00 - $89,600.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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