CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Essential Job Functions
Supervises lower-level radiation protection specialists conducting investigations, inspections and tests, and evaluations to detect and control radiation hazards arising from the use of X-ray equipment or radioactive materials.
Performs inspections of radioactive materials licenses or X-ray registrants at specified intervals, including determining compliance with regulations and license conditions, discharges into the environment are within permissible limits, and good radiation safety practices.
Reviews applications for radioactive materials licenses and license amendments, and advises applicants or the State on required changes in facilities, programs, uses, and procedures, to conform to legal requirements and good radiation safety practices.
Prepares written reports of inspection findings, including letters and Notices of Violations to the user; and follows-up on violations to assure timely and appropriate correction.
Uses a variety of radiation measuring instruments, test equipment, and computers, following established procedures, to determine compliance with federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
Enforces the State's certification law regarding nuclear medicine and X-ray technologists.
Completes special projects as directed by the Head, Radiation Control.
Provides consultation and training to the public, physicians, and nuclear medicine and X-ray personnel on proper practices, procedures, and legal requirements in the use and handling of radioactive materials or X-ray machines, and radiation safety.
Prepares and conducts lectures and training programs in the safe use and handling of radioactive materials or X-ray machines.
Demonstrates proper techniques to improve procedures and minimize radiation exposures to the public and the occupational worker.
Trains radiation protection specialists in all phases of X-ray inspection techniques and procedures, program policies, and interpretation of regulations.
Responds to emergency situations involving radiation incidents, such as incidents involving the loss or spill of radioactive materials, or deliberate acts of terrorism.
Applies available radiation safety criteria and accepted practices in analyzing and evaluating radiation exposures, doses, and probable effects.
Job Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Option I: A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, radiologic health, radiologic science, physics, radiologic technology, physical science, or a closely related field** - AND- Four (4) years of professional experience*** in health physics or a closely related field**.
Option 2: Two years of experience performing the duties of a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist**** in Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, youmust attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.
**Related Fields: Nuclear Engineering, Physics of Instrumentation, Geologic Science, Chemistry or a closely related field.
***Professional Experience: Work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
****Experience at the level of Senior Radiation Protection Specialist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Conducts complex, specialized and sensitive investigations, inspections and evaluations to detect and control radiation hazards, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations arising from the use of X-ray equipment and radioactive materials and acts as lead-person over Radiation Protection Specialists.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
*****Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their ABHP or NRRPT certification or official letter of passing of their ABHP or NRRPT tests with their application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
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