Environmental Protection Specialist - Health Physicist

Overview

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.

Be BOLD and make a real difference ...

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

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The Work Unit
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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 personnel monitoring and notification; required sequence of leak testing of devices; correct acceptance of deliveries; correct shipping and disposal; and 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.

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