Class Code: 04508

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

HEALTH PHYSICIST 2

DEFINITION

Formulates and carries out health protection plans for the safe handling and use of radiation machines, radioactive materials or related education, licensure and certification; plans and oversees investigations and inspections; acts as an advisor and consultant for staff in all phases of large or multi-faced investigations in the radiological environmental programs; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Plans and conducts inspections, surveys and studies; detects, analyzes and evaluates the elimination or control of radiological, biological, chemical and physical health hazards; inspects and licenses all facilities using radioactive materials (except broad scope licensees).

Performs studies and instructs environmental quality specialists, on field studies of environmental hazards, radiological health and health physics.

Measures and evaluates conditions affecting workers or the public.

Collects and analyzes chemical, toxic dust, or contaminants in the working or public environment, and makes evaluations of the degree of hazards resulting from such contamination; demonstrates/instructs in these techniques.

Researches and reviews radiological and environmental documentation.

Prepares technical papers relating to environmental work.

Makes presentations to radiological and environmental health groups.

Provides technical assistance to the public or plant management; advises the public, plant management, and others on federal laws and regulations.

Files legal actions and testifies in legal proceedings as required.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to radiation and environmental engineering and engineering/physics of radiochemical and biological analysis.

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of detection equipment.

Ability to make technically correct decisions.

Ability to physically move or climb to access areas to be inspected.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a natural science and four years of full-time experience in a radiological or environmental control program, including satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Oakridge Associated Universities courses for advanced certification in areas of radiological health;

OR

an equivalent combination of the required education and experience, substituting one year of full-time qualifying experience for thirty semester hours of coursework; no substitution for satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Oakridge Associated Universities coursework listed below;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and full-time experience in radiological technology, nuclear medicine technology or radiation therapy, substituting thirty semester hours or equivalent or one year of full-time experience, for one year or thirty semester hours of the required education and experience; no substitution for satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Oakridge Associated Universities coursework.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

For designated positions the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of education or six months of experience or a combination of both, or a specific certificate, license or endorsement in one of the following areas:

273 health physics/radiological health

*Applicants wishing to be considered for these positions must list applicable coursework and experience on the application.

NOTES:

Travel is required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas. Work may involve exposure to excessive heat, cold, hazardous substances, construction sites, and dirty conditions. May be required to respond to emergencies. May be on 24-hour call.

*Oakridge Associated Universities coursework for advanced certification includes four of the following courses:

Safety Aspects of Industrial Radiography

Radiological Emergency Response Training

Occupational Health in Nuclear Facility

Medical Uses of Radionuclides

Radiological Emergency Accident/Assessment (Advanced RERO)

Health Physics Engineering

Effective Date: 4/99 GRC