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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00173047 |
Description Activated On: 7/6/2026 10:49:54 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is full-time telework and Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) eligible, at the approval of supervision. The incumbent will perform inspections to verify compliance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania radiological rules and regulations for the Southcentral and Northcentral area of the Commonwealth. Provides professional work in the monitoring and control of radiation sources for the purpose of safeguarding radiation workers and members of the public from unnecessary exposure to controllable radiation sources. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. This position requires successful participation in classroom and on-the-job training programs in radiation health physics, both on-the-job and out service formal training. Successfully complete position specific training to become fully qualified and signed off authorizing specific inspection activities as required. Training for this position may require travel to out of state locations and/or durations of a week or more. Attends training courses, meetings, conferences and seminars associated with field staff duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor; to keep current with new innovations, policies, or activities of the regulated community; or to assume specific tasks and duties. May organize, conduct or otherwise participate in such courses dependent on knowledge and aptitude. Attends training courses, meetings, conferences and seminars associated with field staff duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor, to keep current with new innovations, policies, or activities of the regulated community. Upon proper training and authorization independently performs inspections of state licensed or registered radiation sources and facilities in Region 3 (Harrisburg Office) and Region 4 (Williamsport Office), enforcing Title 25 Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 215-240 (Radiation Protection) and all incorporated State and Federal regulations as assigned by supervision. Conducts field inspection activities at smaller, less complex low risk facilities (e.g., dental, medical, veterinary, podiatric, radon, etc.) and serves as team member to perform assigned tasks, collect data, review results and assist in compilation of reports at the larger, more complex facilities and installations (e.g., hospitals, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, linear accelerators, industrial radiography, academia, etc.). Included in these inspections are reviews of the facilities' quality assurance programs and radiation safety programs, including user education and providing recommendations to optimize image quality. Participates in inspections of individuals or firms or test for the presence of radiological hazards and in determination of compliance with regulations or license requirements. Researches files, case histories, and assists in gathering data for use during preparations for an inspection. May assist Health Physicist 2s with inspections, surveys, remedial actions, compliance assistance and fieldwork related to regulation enforcement projects. Participates in investigation of inquiries or complaints from the public concerning radiation sources or radiological safety (i.e., ionizing radiation: X-ray equipment, nuclear accelerators, etc.) and incidents involving radiation in the public domain. Determines nature of the incident to the extent possible and coordinates appropriate response with supervision. Performs exposure rate and contamination surveys of suspect devices. Determines type of radiation through field measurements. Try to determine party responsible for radiation when investigating complaints. Makes decisions under guidance regarding the disposition of radiation-producing machines. Interprets facility's radiation survey data to determine if immediate response or additional precautions are necessary. Reviews technical documents and data to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations and provides recommendations on additional conditions to impose upon the regulated entity if necessary. Routinely uses, and is familiar with, the proper and optimum functionality of radiological survey equipment and associated ancillary apparatus such as electrometer ion chambers, ionization meters, Geiger-Mueller survey meters, alpha, beta, photon and neutron scintillation probes and electrometers, gamma spectroscopy, personnel dosimetry devices (active and passive), non-invasive kilovoltage measurement devices, image recording sensitometric and densitometric devices, beam collimation alignment and filtration test tools and assemblies, contamination measurement and assessment devices, radiographic quality assurance equipment, etc. Assists with testing, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance on mechanical and electronic equipment used for radiation detection and environmental sampling. Learn to use and interpret calculations and theories to determine minimum detectable activities, instrument efficiencies, release criteria, and accurate cost estimates Conducts special surveys in conjunction with compliance or cooperation with new technology or procedures, or the federal government for national exposure research studies or projects (i.e., National Evaluation on X-ray Trends [NEXT] Dental survey, NEXT Fluoroscopic survey, NEXT CT survey, NEXT Mammography survey, and NEXT Lumbar Spine survey. Creates written inspection reports in accordance with approved procedures and regulations. All reports and letters of inspections, investigations, consultations, surveys, etc., are submitted to supervisors before they are sent to the registrants/licensees. Participates in enforcement activities such as identifying violations, writing letters, enforcement conferences, Environmental Board Hearings, or other activities necessary for enforcement actions. Coordinates with Compliance Specialist and ensures compliance and enforcement actions are completed in a timely manner. Routinely uses office or field computers and their associated software, such as (but not limited to) word processing, electronic spreadsheet, or database management software, in addition to health physics/radiological safety software. Maintains proficiency in utilizing the Commonwealth's computer systems (i.e., Environment, Facility, Application, Compliance Tracking System [eFACTS], SAP, etc.). Inputs necessary data into Departmental computer systems to accurately reflect work performed during specified time periods. Inputs appropriate data in a prescribed format to meet data quality standards set forth by guidance, training, and policy across all of DEP’s electronic data systems; to include ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries, and where available, the use of system specific tools to ensure duplicative entries and data quality issues are minimized. Promotes the Department's mission. Follows and implements all Departmental policies and initiatives. Assists in the development of regulations, policies, procedures and technical guidance documents associated with the Radiation Protection Program. Appropriately represents DEP and the Central Region when communicating with Federal, state and local officials, the regulated community and the public. Conduct of inspections or training may require overnight stays with extensive travel to perform inspections during work hours with minimal overtime. Legally operates a motor vehicle on public roads of the Commonwealth to travel to various field sites. Travel and overnight stay may be required to accommodate work in an efficient manner, as assigned. Answer phone calls, emails, and other inquiries from the general public and the regulated community. Appropriately represents DEP and the Central Region when communicating with Federal, state and local officials, the regulated community and the public. Assists in making presentations to scientific and technical organizations and at public meetings concerning issues related to radiation protection. Maintains good standing membership with the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD). EMERGENCY RESPONSE: REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY. Online and In/Out of state, to include the following mandatory courses: • ISC 100 • ISC 300 • ISC 700 • Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) w/n 2 years • NRC (Health Physics) • Defensive Driving Participate in Code RED notification system to include phone and email.. Independently responds to and investigates actual or potential radiation accidents or incidents, provide assessment, and assist recovery operations as needed. Performs airborne environmental and occupational sampling and analysis in the field. Provides assistance to the EOF, EOC, and Assessment Center as needed during reactor emergencies and drills. Participate in Radiological Emergency Response activities, initially as an observer. to include emergency preparedness (EP) exercises and drills (i.e., drill exercises, training, exercises, FEMA graded drills, etc.). Responds to actual or potential emergency conditions at fixed nuclear power plants. Provides information or updates to Bureau supervision during drills, exercises, and actual events. Actively be able to perform the following ER/EP functions: • Field Team Communicator • Field Monitoring Team Member • Field Team Controller This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. 1. When authorized makes decisions regarding field assignment and inspection scheduling within the assigned priority inspection list(s). 2. Makes recommendations under guidance regarding immediate actions to protect public health and property. 3. Decisions requiring licensee or registrant work stoppage, or major expenditures are approved by supervision prior to release. 4. Frequently makes decisions regarding inspection items especially those technical in nature and specifically allowed by procedure. 5. Routinely makes independent preliminary decisions regarding apparent or suspected violations and communicates them to supervision for review. 6. Routinely evaluates the adequacy of corrective actions taken by licensees or registrants. Supervision outlines program objectives at the start of the year. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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