State Nuclear Safety Inspector

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator II

Opening Date:
March 2, 2026

Closing Date:
March 13, 2026

Job Class Code: CA33

Grade: 33 (47)

Salary: $81,224.00 – $ per year

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This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

Guidelines for internal State of Maine employees:
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

The Maine CDC is seeking a State Nuclear Safety Inspector (22 MRS §663-A) to provide expert oversight of nuclear and radiological activities. This position, within the Division of Environmental and Community Health (DECH), serves as the subject matter expert on nuclear and radiological safety and compliance. In accordance with the Radiation Protection Act (22 MRS Ch. 160), you are responsible for the protection of public health and safety through regulation of radioactive source possession, use, and disposal practices, and emergency response planning procedures, including coordination of exercises and drills with federal, state, and regional partners.

• Serving as an on-site nuclear safety inspector for facilities and for the storage and transportation of high‑level and low‑level nuclear waste, with regular fieldwork in nuclear power plants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and outdoor environmental monitoring locations.
• Providing superior customer service and effectively communicating professional guidance and expertise regarding significant environmental health and safety issues to Maine CDC divisions, programs, and the public.
• Making recommendations for policy development and improvements for the protection of public health from environmental exposures.
• Inspecting facilities and operations for compliance with safety standards and regulations and providing direction for preventive measures and enforcement actions.
• Communicating safety violations to facilities operators.
• Writing timely and concise technical reports.
• Providing consultation and active participation in working groups and legislative committees on nuclear safety‑related issues, including spent fuel oversight, radiological dose calculations, radioactive and nuclear waste storage and transportation, and emergency response planning. National travel is required.
• Overseeing the State’s Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP), which at times requires extensive driving and hiking in hazardous environments, including during inclement weather.
• Managing program budgets and revenue sources, including federal grants.
• Creating, implementing, reviewing, maintaining, and documenting rigorous onboarding, safety, and annual refresher training schedules for the Radiation Control Program.
• Preparing presentations and testimony, and compiling and distributing activity reports to the legislature relating to the Maine Yankee Facility and national nuclear waste issues.
• Constructing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and providing general guidance and support for the Radiation Control Program.

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on nuclear, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering and at least 4 years of experience in nuclear operations. Preference will be given to candidates knowledgeable in commercial nuclear power production.

• Knowledge and experience with radiological emergency response.
• Knowledge and experience in radiological dose calculation, modeling, and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of radiation survey instruments, techniques, and environmental sampling.
• Ability to work with managers and staff to identify training needs for emergency response and planning.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jennifer Jamison, Associate Director, Division of Environmental & Community Health at (207) 287‑5684.

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