County of Los Angeles
PRINCIPAL RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIALIST
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
EXAM NUMBERPH5776EFIRST DAY OF FILINGThursday, September 5, 2024 at 8:30a.m., Pacific Time (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOpen Competitive Job OpportunityNo out-of-class experience will be accepted.
DEFINITION:
Supervises and provides technical guidance to a group of radiation protection specialists conducting inspections, investigations, and tests to detect and control radiation hazards; or conducts the most complex, specialized, and sensitive investigations, inspections, tests, and emergency response and preparedness to detect and control hazards arising from radioactive materials.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, radiologic health, radiologic science, physics, radiologic technology, physical science, or a closely related field**
- AND-
Four (4) years of professional experience*** in health physics or a closely related field**.Option 2:
Two years of experience performing the duties of a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist**** in Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Certification by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) or Registered by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).Emergency Response experience in Radiation Emergency Response, incident command structure, performing radiation clean ups, or understanding/implementation of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Protective Action Guides (PAGs).Current Fit Test for Respirator approved. Fit test card must be attached to your application at the time of filling or within (15) calendar days from application submission.Certificate of Completion for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Certificate must be attached to your application at the time of filling or within (15) calendar days from application submission.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing
weighted 100%.Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.VACANCY INFORMATION:The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Application and Filing Information:HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.Apply online by clicking on the green
"Apply"
button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that
ALL
information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION
at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION
or
RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.Department Contact Name:
Exam AnalystDepartment Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
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DEFINITION:
Supervises and provides technical guidance to a group of radiation protection specialists conducting inspections, investigations, and tests to detect and control radiation hazards; or conducts the most complex, specialized, and sensitive investigations, inspections, tests, and emergency response and preparedness to detect and control hazards arising from radioactive materials.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in health physics, radiologic health, radiologic science, physics, radiologic technology, physical science, or a closely related field**
- AND-
Four (4) years of professional experience*** in health physics or a closely related field**.Option 2:
Two years of experience performing the duties of a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist**** in Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Certification by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) or Registered by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).Emergency Response experience in Radiation Emergency Response, incident command structure, performing radiation clean ups, or understanding/implementation of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Protective Action Guides (PAGs).Current Fit Test for Respirator approved. Fit test card must be attached to your application at the time of filling or within (15) calendar days from application submission.Certificate of Completion for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Certificate must be attached to your application at the time of filling or within (15) calendar days from application submission.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing
weighted 100%.Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.VACANCY INFORMATION:The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Application and Filing Information:HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.Apply online by clicking on the green
"Apply"
button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that
ALL
information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION
at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION
or
RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.Department Contact Name:
Exam AnalystDepartment Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
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