Position Title: Radiation Safety Officer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Radiation Safety Officer. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a radiation safety program and serving as the compliance inspector to ensure the safety of department personnel, the environment and the public in adherence to the license agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the law. Responsible for analyzing, maintaining and repairing the MDT inventory of nuclear densometers to ensure radiological safety and cost-effective operations in compliance with specifications, manufacturer’s recommendations, NRC regulations, department policies and state and federal laws. Assists in delivery of the Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction training and the statewide Independent Assurance Program. Assists with maintaining MDT’s central laboratory federally mandated American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials resources and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory accreditation. This position reports to the New Products/QPL Manager and does not supervise others.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov. 

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer 

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree with coursework in electronics, radiation safety, physical sciences, or another related field.
• 4 years progressively responsible experience in electronics and testing laboratories or related experience. 
• Certifications: Radiation Safety Officer Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire and obtain all WAQTC certifications within 6 months of hire. 
• Alternative combinations of related experience may be considered. Such as 6 years of related experience. 

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical circuitry; testing, storing, transporting and operating nuclear densometers; radiation hygiene. 
• Knowledge of materials sampling and testing practices, equipment, procedures, and state and federal requirements.
• Operating equipment such as nuclear densometers, power tools, EPROM Programmers/Erasers, computers and MDT software, Geiger Counters, Oscilloscopes, Volt/Ohm Meters, Leak-test Ratemeter and audio-visual equipment for training. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, state and federal agencies, vendors, materials suppliers, contractors, and project engineers. 

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• Transcripts (if applicable)

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information:

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment. 

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference. 

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.