County of Los Angeles
SENIOR RADIATION PROTECTION SPECIALIST
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
EXAM NUMBER :
PH5774EFIRST DAY OF FILING:Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityThis examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.No out-of-class experience will be acceptedDEFINITION:Conducts complex, specialized and sensitive investigations, inspections and evaluations to detect and control radiation hazards, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations arising from the use of X-ray equipment and radioactive materials and acts as lead-person over Radiation Protection Specialists.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Positions allocable to this class work under the general direction of a Principal Radiation Protection Specialist or the Head, Radiation Control in the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division.Positions are responsible for performing the more difficult, complex, or non-routine inspections, investigations, and tests of radiation emitting equipment used in medical, dental, industrial, educational, or research facilities for proper licensing, shielding, safe operating procedures, and equipment calibration parameters and to ensure compliance with applicable State, Federal, and County laws and regulations.In addition, positions conduct studies, surveys, inspections, and investigations of radiologic health hazards; review plans and specifications of proposed X-ray or radioactive materials installations to ensure sufficient shielding and conformance with permissible exposures in controlled and uncontrolled environments.Senior Radiation Protection Specialist positions also serve as leads over Radiation Protection Specialists by providing technical guidance and training.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Option 1:
Possession of a valid *certificate in diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology issued by the California Department of Public Health -OR- the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists -OR- Possession of a health physics technology *certificate from an accredited two-year program.-AND-Six (6) years of experience in a regulatory program conducting investigations and surveying the use of radiological equipment, providing advice on safe practices in radiation, and compliance with rules and regulations governing radiation use.Option 2:
A Bachelor's degree from an **accredited college or university with a major in
radiologic health, radiologic science, radiologic technology, health physics, physics, engineering, mathematics, physical science, or a ***closely related field
-AND- Three (3) years of ****professional experience in health physics or a closely related field.Option 3:
One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a *****Radiation Protection Specialist with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Environmental 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 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.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.*Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the required certificates. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to
hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov
within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing.**ACCREDITATION:
Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:Experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an Evaluation Experience based upon the application, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates.Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) does not guarantee an offer of employment.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of candidates 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.Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates 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:Appointees will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be submitted
ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address.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.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the
REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include.In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be
REJECTED .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.Comments such as
"SEE RESUME"
or
"SEE APPLICATION"
will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as
INCOMPLETE .FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.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.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077Department Contact Name:
Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
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PH5774EFIRST DAY OF FILING:Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityThis examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.No out-of-class experience will be acceptedDEFINITION:Conducts complex, specialized and sensitive investigations, inspections and evaluations to detect and control radiation hazards, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations arising from the use of X-ray equipment and radioactive materials and acts as lead-person over Radiation Protection Specialists.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Positions allocable to this class work under the general direction of a Principal Radiation Protection Specialist or the Head, Radiation Control in the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division.Positions are responsible for performing the more difficult, complex, or non-routine inspections, investigations, and tests of radiation emitting equipment used in medical, dental, industrial, educational, or research facilities for proper licensing, shielding, safe operating procedures, and equipment calibration parameters and to ensure compliance with applicable State, Federal, and County laws and regulations.In addition, positions conduct studies, surveys, inspections, and investigations of radiologic health hazards; review plans and specifications of proposed X-ray or radioactive materials installations to ensure sufficient shielding and conformance with permissible exposures in controlled and uncontrolled environments.Senior Radiation Protection Specialist positions also serve as leads over Radiation Protection Specialists by providing technical guidance and training.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Option 1:
Possession of a valid *certificate in diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology issued by the California Department of Public Health -OR- the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists -OR- Possession of a health physics technology *certificate from an accredited two-year program.-AND-Six (6) years of experience in a regulatory program conducting investigations and surveying the use of radiological equipment, providing advice on safe practices in radiation, and compliance with rules and regulations governing radiation use.Option 2:
A Bachelor's degree from an **accredited college or university with a major in
radiologic health, radiologic science, radiologic technology, health physics, physics, engineering, mathematics, physical science, or a ***closely related field
-AND- Three (3) years of ****professional experience in health physics or a closely related field.Option 3:
One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a *****Radiation Protection Specialist with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Environmental 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 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.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.*Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the required certificates. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to
hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov
within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing.**ACCREDITATION:
Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:Experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an Evaluation Experience based upon the application, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates.Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) does not guarantee an offer of employment.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of candidates 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.Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates 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:Appointees will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be submitted
ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address.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.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the
REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include.In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be
REJECTED .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.Comments such as
"SEE RESUME"
or
"SEE APPLICATION"
will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as
INCOMPLETE .FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.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.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077Department Contact Name:
Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr