Department of Civil Service

Natural and Physical Sciences

Starting Salary

$46,529

Career Ladder Information

Radiological Health Specialists apply specialized knowledge in radiation protection by regulating the statewide use and possession of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure to the public; conduct radiological health inspections, review applications for licensure to possess or use radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment; investigate issues involving licensed radiologic technologists; perform environmental monitoring and sampling activities; participate in radiation incident response activities; and provide consultation and assistance to local health departments, emergency responders, and other State agencies.

Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.

• Department of Health

Either 1. A bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering, architectural engineering, atmospheric science, bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biophysics, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, electrical engineering, engineering science, engineering science in wastewater, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geomorphology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, marine science, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, meteorology, microbiology, mining engineering, molecular biology, natural science, nuclear engineering, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, petroleum engineering, physical science, physics, pre-med, radiological engineering, structural engineering, toxicology, transportation engineering, veterinary science, water resource engineering, water resource and environmental engineering, wildlife biology, wildlife science, or zoology; OR

2. A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in agricultural engineering, architectural engineering, atmospheric science, bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biophysics, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, electrical engineering, engineering science, engineering science in wastewater, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geomorphology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, marine science, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, meteorology, microbiology, mining engineering, molecular biology, natural science, nuclear engineering, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, petroleum engineering, physical science, physics, pre-med, radiological engineering, structural engineering, toxicology, transportation engineering, veterinary science, water resource engineering, water resource and environmental engineering, wildlife biology, wildlife science, or zoology.

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted