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Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Radiation Safety Specialist

Job Category Staff & Executive - Other

Department IPO-Envir. Health & Safety

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Responsibilities

Principally responsible for performing work related to radiological and laboratory safety, DOT shipments, hazardous material spill response and clean-up, effective communication with client group, and creating and/or visual inspection of records for the university to assure that only sanctioned activities are carried out and that those activities are performed

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Radiation Specialist for the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

• In a manner that will protect the environment
• So that the University’s resources are conserved and future liability is limited
• Without adverse health effects on faculty, staff, students, visitors and community
• In accordance with Federal, State & local requirements and University policies/procedures

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 04

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 53752.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 68037.500

Annual Maximum Salary 82323.000

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, chemical, or life science, or equivalent combination of education and scientific training in physical, chemical, or life sciences at the undergraduate level.

Certifications/Licenses

• Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Also requires excellent computer, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent time management skills to routinely deal with multiple issues and activities
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Active membership and participation in an EH&S professional society
• Previous experience in radiation safety.
• Knowledge, use and limitation of various sampling equipment
• Ability, experience, judgement and maturity to carry out all departmental responsibilities and to interact effectively with University community.

Equipment Utilized

• Must be familiar with use of survey meter, counters, and associated software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear and use respiratory protection and other PPE .
• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions, including heights, confined or restricted spaces, temperature extremes, outdoors, etc.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to pass a background check (criminal, educational and professional histories will be evaluated) along with character determination commensurate with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s regulations for “Unescorted Access” found in 10 CFR Part 37.
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST0304

Posting Open Date 02/02/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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