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Supervisor Radiation Field Scientist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Job Description

The Office of Radiological Health (ORH) licenses and inspects more than 7,000 facilities using radioactive materials and x-ray producing equipment throughout New York City to ensure compliance with public health and safety regulations. The program is managed in accordance with statutory authority, delegations from, or agreements with NRC, FDA, and NY State.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Schedule and conduct inspection of facilities that use radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment throughout New York City for compliance with NYC Health Code and applicable State and Federal regulations.
- Perform on-site tests of radiation-producing equipment and radioactive material installations.
- Review and verify facility license and registration information and evaluate quality control procedures.
- Prepare reports of inspection using agency protocols, forms and tools.
- Prepare and serve court summons and tribunal hearing notices when specific violations of applicable City, State and Federal laws and regulations are found, and appear before tribunal to testify when necessary.
- Participate in emergency training exercises and drills and assist in emergency response. Supervise staff in the conduct of inspections.
- Plan and conduct Inspector trainings.
- Conduct research, reporting, and organizational planning projects related to the technical administration of radiation control programs.
- Review and evaluate Office of Radiological Health administered radiation control programs.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- The position draws on technical and scientific skills, as well as effective communication skills. Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational skills and computer skills, as well as:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations, standards, and protocols pertaining to radiation safety and control, including New York City Health Code Article 175.
- Ability to read, comprehend and interpret written materials such as laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret radiological measurements and survey results.
- Knowledge of radiation safety, dosimetry, and radiation protection principles.
- Knowledge of radiation detection instruments and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret data from meters and other measuring devices.
- Ability to prepare and interpret data presented in graphs, tables, charts and narrative formats.
- Ability to accurately document inspections and evaluations.
- Ability to recognize unsafe or inadequate conditions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and training sessions for a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to synthesize information to provide clear and effective programmatic feedback.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

SCIENTIST (RADIATION CONTROL) - 21516

Qualifications

1. A masters degree in radiological health or a related field; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field, plus one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the field of health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.

For Assignment Level II
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described above, at least one year of satisfactory service as a Scientist (Radiation Control) AL I with the City of New York, or at least one additional year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the field of health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.

For Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described in Assignment Level I, at least two years of satisfactory service as a Scientist (Radiation Control) AL I and AL II with the City of New York, or at least two additional years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the field of health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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