Nuclear Safety Equipment Technician

*Agency* : Emergency Management Agency *Job Posting: *35032 *Opening Date/Time: *01/17/2024 *Closing Date/Time: *01/30/2024 *Salary: * $5311 - $7856 monthly; CBA Language Applies *Job Type:* Salaried Full Time *County: * Sangamon *Number of Vacancies:* 2 *Plan/BU:* RC062 *Position Statement: * The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking to hire a Nuclear Safety Equipment Technician in the Agency’s Nuclear Calibration Laboratory.
This position performs complex professional work requiring the application of scientific principles to radiation instrument calibration, instrument repair, and implementation of laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results.
If you are interested in joining a team of compassionate and integrity driven individuals, we invite you to apply for the Nuclear Safety Equipment Technician position with IEMA-OHS! *Agengy Statement:* Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMAOHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies.
IEMAOHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.
*This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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* *Posting Identification Number 35032* *Job Responsibilities* 1.
Conducts daily calibration laboratory work to meet customer needs: • Performs electronic tests and calibrations of radiation measuring equipment.
• Follows established procedures and protocols for electronic testing and calibration of count-rate instruments; performs all tests necessary to ensure that equipment is performing in accordance with manufacturer specifications prior to use of radiation sources for calibration.
2.
Conducts radiation measuring instrument calibrations utilizing high and medium energy gamma and beta emitting nuclear materials: • Adheres to instrument quality control procedures as established by supervisor.
• Maintains instrument inventory and databases.
• Collects data for accurate completion of calibration reports pertaining to radiation measuring instrument calibrations.
3.
Reviews manufacturer literature regarding instrument operation, design, calibration, and repair: • Troubleshoots electronic components.
• Performs component-level diagnosis and repair using standard equipment such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering tools.
4.
Assists in the performance of quality control procedures for all laboratory equipment and standards necessary to retain traceability to national standards: • Conducts measurements and surveys, calculates, and compiles data to document traceability of radiation beams used for instrument calibrations.
5.
Appropriately handles licensed radioactive materials in accordance with state regulations responsible for proper use, accountability, security, and training: • Maintains security clearances at a level appropriate for access to all necessary agency radiation sources.
• Conducts radiation surveys for the radiation safety officer to assure compliance with license conditions and radiation safety regulations.
6.
Communicates effectively with supervisor and peers regarding laboratory radiation measurement operations, error resolution, and instrument specific calibration techniques: • Assists with equipment procurement and supplies necessary to perform maintenance or calibration.
7.
Assists the Office of Nuclear Safety (ONS) Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) program: • Performs administrative tasks such as data collection, document management, and communications relevant to ONS radiation safety objectives.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
*Minimum Qualifications* 1.
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of: (a) a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, health physics, or equivalent fields and no previous experience; or (b) an Associate degree in biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, health physics, or equivalent fields accompanied by two (2) years of appropriate experience.
*Preferred Qualifications* 1.
Formal education with emphasis on electronics and technology.
2.
Experience with performing instrument diagnosis and the use of measuring and test equipment (M&TE).
3.
Experience with oral and written reports; effective communication with internal stakeholders.
4.
Experience with team collaboration; work efforts guided by technical procedures and industry best practices.
5.
Experience with laboratory performance and quality control concepts.
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Experienced in coordinating inventory of supplies, basic procurement, and workspace organization.
7.
Working knowledge and concepts governing safe handling of radioactive material.
8.
Working knowledge and concepts of ionizing radiation, radioactivity, and radiation protection.
*Conditions of Employment* 1.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
2.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity.
3.
This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.
S.
Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.
1567(c)).
Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
4.
Requires a criminal history check through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
5.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
*Work Hours:* 7:30a - 4:00p *Work Location:* 1301 Knotts St Springfield, IL 62703-5326 *Agency Contact:* EMA.
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