The Alabama Department of Public Health's Office of Radiation Control is seeking to fill multiple positions related to the regulation and use of ionizing radiation throughout the state of Alabama.
About the Job
The Office of Radiation Control is divided into the following branches:
- X-Ray Compliance: Regulates the use of radiation in medical facilities including dental, chiropractic, veterinary, and podiatric, along with hospitals, prisons, and educational institutions.
- Licensing: Reviews requests for radioactive sources from medical and non-medical facilities. The review process includes on-site visits and verification.
- Radioactive Materials: Inspects hospitals, cancer centers, and industrial sites that use radioactive sources.
- Emergency Preparedness: Trains responders in communities where nuclear power plants are located, or communities where radioactive material is transported through roadways or ships. Oversees the disposal of radioactive material. Prepares environmental samples to ensure radioactive material is handled and disposed of properly.
"These jobs require extensive travel," said Paul Sullivan, director of the X-Ray Compliance Branch. "Fortunately, we receive great mileage rates and per diem."
Sullivan said that no prior experience in radiation control is necessary to apply.
"You will receive on-the-job training," Sullivan said. "Also, although emergency preparedness is considered a separate branch, all employees of the Office of Radiation Control will be trained to respond to radiological emergencies. We are all provided radiation detection equipment and personal protective gear."
Available Positions
Those interested in applying should visit the following State of Alabama Personnel Department announcements for a full list of requirements and instructions.
- Radiation Physicist
Description: Professional work in the control of ionizing radiation hazards.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in physics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, biology, physical science or other closely related field including one college level calculus course.
- Radiation Physicist, Senior
Description: Professional work in the control of radiation health hazards.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current, permanent status as a Radiation Physicist (promotional register only). Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of Radiation or Radiation Protection, including one college level calculus course. One year of experience in a radiological health program OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Physical Science or a closely related field including one college level calculus course. Two years of experience in a radiological health program.
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