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TENTATIVE

 

 

Occ. Code 6130300

 

SENIOR RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, GRADE 18                       6130300

ASSOCIATE RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, GRADE 23                       6130450

PRINCIPAL RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, GRADE 27                       6130500

 

New York State Department of Civil Service

 

Classification Standard

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

 

            Radiological Health Specialists apply specialized knowledge to promote radiation reduction and the control of radiological problems impacting public health, including radiological and radiation hazards, naturally occurring radioactive isotopes, exempt devices and facility sampling, radioactive materials, X-rays, and other electronic equipment.  Incumbents promote new control and monitoring techniques, and provide related consultation and assistance to local health departments.

 

          These positions are classified in the Department of Healths Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection (BERP).

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

SENIOR RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: full performance level; under the direction of a higher level Radiological Health Specialist, conducts radiological health inspections of facilities using radioactive materials in an assigned region of the State; or reviews facility applications for licensure and certification as a user of radioactive materials.   

 

ASSOCIATE RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: advanced performance level; serves as Central Office specialist responsible for a segment of the statewide program for inspection, licensure, and certification of users of radioactive materials; and may supervise and coordinate the activities of Senior Radiological Health Specialists assigned to radiological health inspection programs in one or more regions of the State. 

 

PRINCIPAL RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST: supervisory level; oversees and coordinates the activities of a unit within BERP; and supervises the activities performed by lower level Radiological Health Specialists and other unit staff. 

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

SENIOR RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Conducts radiological health inspections of facilities using radioactive materials in an assigned region of the State.

 

·       Evaluates users records, authorized personnel using materials, posting of radiation sources, personnel monitoring, and adequacy of material disposal and shielding; determines facility compliance with the State Sanitary Code requirements; and recommends enforcement action when indicated. 

 

·       Conducts routine pre-licensing visits to various facilities.

 

 

·       Provides training and technical assistance to local health department staff and certified radiation equipment safety officers in the inspection of X-ray and other radiation-producing equipment, radiation problems, and emergencies concerning radiological health.

 

Evaluates facility applications for licensure as a user of radioactive materials.

 

·       Evaluates applicants experience, equipment, and safety procedures; requests additional information as needed.

 

·       Maintains reports on status of licensure and inspection forms, records of exempt devices, and new x-ray installations in the State, and provides this information to local health departments.

 

 

·       Assists in the preparation of inspection procedures and forms; and the selection, procurement, and calibration of radiation detection instruments and inspection equipment. 

 

·       Investigates and assists in the development of new programs for controlling non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. 

 

·       Reports on special studies of newly developed X-ray and other radiation producing equipment to upper level Radiological Health Specialists.

 

ASSOCIATE RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Performs the same duties and activities of a Senior Radiological Health Specialist, and:

 

·       Trains Senior Radiological Health Specialists on how to conduct inspections of users of radioactive materials and other radiation equipment.

 

·       Investigates accidents and emergencies and recommends appropriate action.

 

·       Provides consultation and assistance to local health departments on the more difficult aspects of radiological health programs and inspections. 

 

·       Reviews and approves licensing recommendations of Senior Radiological Health Specialists.   

 

·       Recommends pre-licensing inspections as needed, and assigns these visits to Senior Radiological Health Specialists. 

 

·       Establishes priorities for inspections of radioactive material uses, and develops inspection guidelines and manuals.

 

·       Reviews proposed changes in regulations and recommends program actions to a Principal Radiological Health Specialist.

 

·       Evaluates and develops standards for X-ray and other radiation equipment installations.

 

·       Reviews and approves applications for exemptions from regulations regarding radiation equipment.

 

PRINCIPAL RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Performs the same duties and activities of an Associate Radiological Health Specialist, and: 

 

·       Directs the licensing program for users of various radioactive materials and X-ray and other radiation equipment.  

 

·       Coordinates the review of radioactive material applications with other State agencies.

 

·       Directs various unit-specific activities, which may include laboratory testing, developing protocols, risk assessment, or providing technical expertise.

 

 

·       Maintains liaison with the Medical Advisory Committee on the human use of isotopes.

 

·       Coordinates by-product, source, and special nuclear material program activities with the Atomic Energy Commission.

 

·       Develops standards and regulations for the storage, packaging, transport, use, and handling of radioactive materials, and provides consultative services to local health agencies regarding these regulations.

 

·       Develops reports and attends meetings to educate the public about radiation protection.

 

·       Supervises lower level Radiological Health Specialists and other unit staff; determines staff assignments and reassignments; approves leave and tracks time and attendance, and evaluates subordinate staff performance. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

SENIOR RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

 

Open-Competitive: bachelors degree in a physical or natural science, or engineering, and two years of experience in radiation protection or control, including experience in handling radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment. 

 

ASSOCIATE RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

 

Open-Competitive: bachelors degree in a physical or natural science, or engineering, and three years of experience in radiation protection or control, including experience in handling radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment.

 

Promotion: one year of service as Senior Radiological Health Specialist. 

 

          PRINCIPAL RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

            

Promotion: one year of service as Associate Radiological Health Specialist. 

Revised:  8/17

 

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.