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Asst. Radiation Safety Officer

Kansas State University, Radiation Safety Program

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Search Reopened

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.

Position search is reopened. This position reports to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The Assistant RSO assists with the day-to-day operation of the Radioactive Materials Program. Responsibilities include the dosimetry program, detector calibration program, routine surveys, inspections of university work areas, training, documentation, the computer management program "EH&S" and interaction with regulatory authorities. All staff members of EH&S also participate in emergency response at Kansas State University. This individual will also complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training and be considered part of the team. We are looking for someone with a BS in health physics, physics, nuclear engineering or a closely related field. One year of experience and additional training in radiation safety is preferred. Please send letter of interest, photocopy of Diploma, resume, and copies of training certificates to Dr. Ronald Bridges, Department of EH&S, 108 Edwards Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-4809. For more information call the department at (785) 532-5856. Applicant review will begin May 29, 2012 and will continue until position has been filled. KSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background checks are required.

Specific Duties for the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer include:

• Assist the RSO to maintain the State Type A specific broad scope license for use of radioactive materials at KSU. Prepare amendments and annual renewal of the broad scope license.
• Responsible for the operation of the EH&S Assistant, a computerized management system. Maintain required records within this system including the list of authorized users, inventory of authorized uses, training of users, leak test results, inspection results, inventory of radioactive materials at KSU, etc.
• Conduct quarterly inspections of controlled areas.
• Maintain dosimetry program.
• Conduct instrument calibration program.
• Conduct the LASER Safety Program.
• Participate in the emergency response team as needed for hazardous materials releases.
• Other duties as assigned by the RSO or Director of EH&S.

RADIATION SAFETY STAFF:
Ronald L. Bridges, Ph. D., Radiation Safety Officer
Raymond Boller, Environmental Technician III