Senior Health Physicist (PNs 20013924 & 20013935)

This posting is ongoing until filled. Who We Are Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. What You'll Do ODH is seeking to fill two Senior Health Physicist positions within the Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP). This position will perform complex and non-repetitive evaluation of production, use, release, disposal and/or presence of radioactive material in environment, nuclear facilities, or ionizing radiation from any device or equipment that emits or is capable of producing radiation. This position will: Record accurately and/or assist health physicists in recording inspection data obtained through performance of tests, observations, interviews and reasoning Assist the supervisor in training health physicists and new staff Write reports on compliance of facilities evaluated/inspected based on applicable Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Formulate recommendations on the facility quality assurance program concerning radiation protection, radiation control and radiation safety of both workers and the general public Use and explain the use of a variety of radiation survey instrumentation for detection of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation Evaluate documents from federal or state agencies, standard-setting bodies, and professional societies indicating unusual radiation quality assurance problems where new criteria and policy must be established Participate with federal, state and local agencies in responding to a radiation emergency or exercise, including nuclear power plants during actual emergencies or drill scenarios Additional Information Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an hourly position , with a pay range of 33 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($34.53 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.20 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Application Procedures: We only accept applications submitted online through this portal (careers.ohio.gov). To be evaluated for the role, your application must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. We cannot give credit for experience, education, or training unless it is explicitly stated in the application. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION. Status of Posted Position: You may check the status of your application by signing in to your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Background Check Information: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.