Job Description

Agency:  Emergency Management Agency
Posting Number: 41898

Class Title:  NUCLEAR SAFETY HEAL PHYS TECH I - 83715 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Opening Date/Time: 11/04/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,703 monthly; Full Range $5,703 - $8,170
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC062

Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.

Position Statement: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I in the Office of Nuclear Safety. This position will serve as a license reviewer for the Radioactive Materials Division. The incumbent will perform complex technical review of requests to use radioactive materials in research, academic, industrial and medical applications. The Radioactive Materials Division employs professional, technical team members to support Illinoisans in the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I position with IEMA-OHS!

This position is a NON-CODE union position. Provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Resume Preferred but Not Required

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 41898

Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Reviews requests for new or amended radioactive material licenses, radiation protection plans, procedures and facility designs to assure compliance with appropriate standards.
• Prepares licensing documents authorizing use of radioactive material, including the necessary radiation safety conditions to ensure compliance with regulations and adequate public and worker protection.
• Assists in development of and suggests improvements to new regulations and revisions of existing regulations as needed.
• Conducts pre-licensing site visits, conducts health, safety, and security inspections, and investigates incidents or problem areas of radioactive material licensees; determines compliance by using specialized test equipment and radiation measuring instruments.
• Performs the duties of an assigned team position as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures of the Illinois Plan for Radiological Accidents.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree with major course work in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics or related life science and preferably including course work in nuclear sciences.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of health physics, radiochemistry, environmental safety, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of academic or work experience employing knowledge of ionizing radiation, the physical and chemical properties of radioisotopes, and the biological effects of radiation.
• One (1) year of academic or work experience employing knowledge of radiation protection standards, radiation measuring equipment, radiochemistry, and/or environmental monitoring methods.
• One (1) year of work experience evaluating compliance with applicable regulatory or technical standards.
• One (1) year of academic or work experience preparing effective written communications on complex, technical issues.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a criminal history check with the Illinois State Police.
• Requires the ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Work Hours:  8:00a - 4:30p Monday - Friday
Work Location:  1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
Agency Contact:  [email protected]
Posting Group:  Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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