|
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
|
|
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
|
|
Position Number: 50336811 |
Description Activated On: 7/17/2026 1:45:48 PM |
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. Train to perform inspections in the Southeast Region to verify compliance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania radiological rules and regulations. |
|
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. Makes consistent progress towards meeting the requirements of Agreement State radioactive materials inspector, including documentation of a Qualification Journal. Performs inspections of radioactive materials programs with qualified inspectors to verify the safe use of radioactive materials licensed or subject to licensure or certification by the Commonwealth at medical, industrial, and academic facilities. Works with qualified inspectors to make detailed observations and measurements and achieves proficiency in the use of a variety of radiation detection field instrumentation. Participates in review of inspection findings with licensees/registrants at conclusion of inspection. Assists in identifying instances of non-compliance and recommends needed corrective action to achieve full compliance. Contributes to preparation of reports of inspections and investigations to document findings and conclusions regarding conditions, which have or may have an adverse effect on health and safety. Approximately 30 percent of working time is used during preparation for inspections and documentation of inspection findings. Assists Compliance Specialist and qualified inspectors in the drafting of enforcement documents, such as Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty, etc. Inputs necessary data into Departmental tracking systems to accurately reflect work performed during specified time periods. Responds to all inquiries concerning radiation from the public or licensees. Assists in response to radiological incidents involving personnel exposure to radiation or radioactive material. Duties include: a. Establish radiological controls to mitigate the incidents and prevent another occurrence. b. Perform radiological surveys, contamination, and airborne measurements. c. Perform assessment of radiological data collected during the incident. d. Perform review of dose assessment for personnel involved. e. Review investigation to identify the cause of accident and establish recommendation to prevent recurrence. Participates in emergency response exercises to provide radiological technical support to the Commonwealth emergency response operation. Participates in emergency response activities to provide radiological expertise and assistance in safeguarding public health and protecting the environment. Assists in performing operational checks and inventories for emergency response equipment. Investigates radiological incidents involving trucks, transfer stations, landfills, orphan sources, lost and found sources, etc. These investigations involve identification of unknown radioactive isotopes using gamma spectroscopy equipment and other radiation survey instrumentation. Achieves and maintains qualification to issue DOT exemptions for transportation of radioactive material. Review and issue DOT Special Permits 11406 and 10656 and BRP Exempt Materials Transportation Forms to transfer stations and landfills requesting them Achieves and maintains working knowledge of the operating principles and procedures and appropriate uses of the Bureau’s many different types of radiation detection and identification equipment. Assists Central Office in development of regulatory guides and compliance assistance checklists/fact sheets. Promotes and exemplifies the Department’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all aspects of work performance and professional conduct. Advances DEP’s strategic priorities through collaboration, commitment to data-driven decision-making, delivery of high-quality customer service, and active participation in modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. Inputs, maintains, and updates data in prescribed formats to meet data quality standards established through guidance, training, policy, and procedure across all DEP electronic data systems. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of all entries, as well as utilizing available system tools and validation processes to minimize duplicate records and data quality issues. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements related to assigned duties and DEP electronic data systems. In conjunction with the supervisor, participates in knowledge management and knowledge transfer efforts by identifying key aspects of assigned duties and proactively sharing knowledge with other employees to support continuity of operations and organizational effectiveness. Develops, maintains, and annually updates a comprehensive desk manual documenting essential duties, standard operating procedures, workflows, system processes, key contacts, reference materials, and other critical operational information necessary to support continuity of operations and effective knowledge transfer. Employees are responsible for ensuring desk manuals remain accurate, current, and accessible in accordance with Department requirements. This job 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. - Uses regional database to decide which licensees to inspect based on training qualifications, availability, and inspection due date. - Discusses decisions regarding inspection planning and scheduling, locations and modalities to be inspected, and compliance with lead inspector. - Discusses decisions on whether or not corrective actions provided are sufficient and weighs in on decisions regarding enforcement with lead inspector, compliance specialist, and/or supervisor. -Makes decisions for assigned functions within policies and recommends actions to supervisor if outside the scope of existing policies. -Decisions that could have significant impact on program operations are discussed with the supervisor prior to taking action. |
||||||||||||||||||||
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. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
||||||||||||||||||||
Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
|