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Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Job Summary Assistant Radiation Safety Officer provides support to radioactive material and X‑ray safety programs to promote safe and compliant use of radiation‑producing devices and radioactive material. Performs radiation detection equipment calibration, identifies radiation hazards, and provides technical support, calculations, and data analysis to validate effectiveness of radiation/contamination surveillance and personnel dosimetry programs. Maintains the Health Physics Assistant relational database, analyzes data, establishes program metrics, and produces monthly and quarterly summary and trend reports. Prepares data for analysis by the Radiation Safety Officer and the Radiation Safety Committee. Provides radiation safety training, conducts in‑field surveillance of radiation use areas, and conducts training for radiation safety staff and radiation workers. Responsible for drafting and updating internal radiation safety procedures. Responsibilities Research Laboratory Program Direct technicians who conduct monthly surveys, investigations, and assessments of radioactive material use laboratories to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Conduct quarterly sealed source inventory and leak tests. Calibrate radiation detection instruments in accordance with federal and state requirements. Establish new radioactive material use laboratories and process lab closures. Maintain database and Excel spreadsheets to capture and analyze results. Interact with State/Federal regulators. Calculate annual dose of employees and dose to pregnant workers for radioactive material exposure. Complete annual audits as required by regulations. Radiation Producing Device Program Establish new X‑ray use areas and process equipment clearance. Oversee annual certification of diagnostic X‑ray systems for compliance with state regulations. Direct technicians who conduct quarterly surveys for compliance. Design radiation shielding for radiation producing devices. Training Program Train technicians on technical aspects of radiation safety. Develop and present annual radiation safety training for research personnel. Radioactive Waste Program Ensure proper storage of radiological waste at the point of origin. Oversee collection, packaging, transport, and storage of radiological waste by Occupational Health and Safety Technicians to the Material Safety Storage Facility. Coordinate disposal with authorized vendor in accordance with State and Federal Regulations. Policy and Procedures Author or revise internal radiation safety procedures for surveillance, radioactive waste disposal, and compliance with State and Federal regulation. Review procedures annually for compliance with updated regulations. Emergency/Incident Response Respond to spills of radioactive material. Coordinate assistance from Public Safety if necessary to control the scene. Contain spills, assist affected employees, perform decontamination, and direct cleanup. Properly dispose of contaminated materials and document actions for regulatory review. Laser Safety Serve as the institution’s Laser Safety Officer. Support and coordinate the Laser Safety Committee. Conduct laser safety inspections and provide recommendations. Maintain the Laser Safety Guide. Radiation Safety Committee Support the Radiation Safety Officer in coordinating safety committee activities, including minutes, reports, and audits. Other Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health physics, nuclear engineering, physics, radiation protection technology, or related science with three years of experience as an in‑field radiation safety technician. Experience using relational databases and spreadsheets for statistical analysis of radiation safety program data. Skilled in technical report generation, procedure development, and technical training presentation. Other Required Qualifications Valid driver’s license. DOT and 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within 6 months of hire. Ability to complete a 40‑hour Radiation Safety Officer training program within two years. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Registration with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists. Knowledge of federal and state radiation program regulations pertaining to universities. Experience as a radiation safety technologist in a university. Two or more years of experience as an ALARA Specialist or similar industry position. Knowledge of laser safety and one year of experience managing a university‑wide program. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Abilities Analyze and characterize scientific and technical data to produce appropriate reports that characterize the radiation safety program. Knowledge Radiation safety, X‑ray, and laser safety program regulations, requirements, practices, and emerging doctrine. Individual radiation dosimetry measurements. Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex information to students, staff, faculty, and senior management. Skilled in database and spreadsheet management, radiation detection, measurement, and contamination control. Excellent human relations skills interacting with university faculty and staff. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M‑F (work outside of normal business hours likely required). Pay Band: B12 Salary Minimum: $62,300.00/Annually - $79,400.00/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within established range. Recruitment Period: 6/26/26 - Until Filled Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check review prior to starting. Applicable positions require credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates must provide educational/credential evaluation. All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from under‑represented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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