APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,560.16 to
$67,692.96
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Radiation Control Specialists determine compliance with federal and State regulation pertaining to radiation; inspect and investigate complaints involving radiation sources and radiation producing devices.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health Radiation Control Program in Carson City, Nevada. The position is specifically responsible to inspect and investigate ionizing radiation sources statewide to determine potential hazards to the public. Protection to the public from hazards of ionizing radiation in the use of radiation producing machines, mammography and other ionizing radiation machines. The incumbent will implement radiation control regulations adopted by the Nevada State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 457 (cancer/mammography) and NRS 459 (radioactive materials/X-ray). NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2015.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in radiological science, X-ray technology, health physics, nuclear medicine, chemistry, math, biology, or closely related field and two years of professional experience in radiological regulation or licensee/registrant radiological operations; OR four years of experience as described above plus certification as a Registered Radiation Protection Technologist by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above; OR two years of experience as a Radiation Control Specialist I in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
Depending upon assignment, incumbents may be required to pass a radioactive materials training and/or X-ray inspection course.
Mammography program incumbents will be required to obtain and maintain U.S. Food and Drug Administration certification in accordance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
Incumbents must comply with all applicable State and federal security and safeguard requirements.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for continued employment.
Division duty officer rotation and call-back availability for public health incidents/emergencies are required for all positions.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
