Radiation Health Specialist III

Radiation Health Specialist III Advertisement closes on 6/28/2026. Pay Grade 15. Salary range $47,531.28 - $71,298.00 annually. Employment type: Executive Branch, full time, eligible for overtime, 18A, 37.5 hours/week. Employer: Cabinet for Health & Family Services / Department for Public Health. Location: Location varies. Agency may allow telecommute; may terminate or modify telecommuting arrangement at any time. Counties served by this southeastern regional position: Bell, Boyle, Breathitt, Casey, Clay, Clinton, Estill, Garrard, Harlan, Jackson, Jessamine, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, McCreary, Owsley, Perry, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, Wolfe. Responsibilities and Duties Conducts radiation protection surveys, sample analysis and evaluates radiation programs. Verifies compliance with state regulations and prepares clear and concise report of findings. Follows prescribed methods and procedures for using radiation detection instruments. Performs inspections on various types of radiation‑producing machines to include industrial, medical, dental, academic, and veterinary. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work. Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science, or health science. Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have three years of employment in, or direct experience with, at least one of the following: a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRC Agreement State, Department of Energy, or Department of Defense regulated health physics program; a State or Federally regulated X‑ray program; or a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory. Substitute Education for Experience: Graduate work in one of the above disciplines will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis not to exceed two years. Substitute Experience for Education: Proof of completion of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program, Department of Energy radiation protection program, Naval Nuclear Power Program, or Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Assurance Act Inspector Training; or certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology, American Board of Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory will substitute for the required bachelor's degree. Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination within 6 months of employment, if necessary, and maintain it by passing an annual 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course within 1 year of employment, if necessary, and maintain it through completion of 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must obtain at least a secret (or L if DOE) level security clearance or equivalent, if necessary, and maintain it as necessary. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Working Conditions Work will involve exposure to radiation, chemical, and other physical hazards when conducting regulatory activities and incident response which requires following safety procedures. Incumbents working in this job title will work in various weather conditions. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky