RADIATION SAFETY MANAGER 43155

8/16/90 A

This is the second and managerial class in the Radiation Safety Supervisory series. Positions in this class direct and manage agency-wide Radiation Safety Programs by establishing program objectives, monitoring program implementation, and evaluating performance in the areas of regulatory inspections, environmental surveillance and radiation emergency response. This class is distinguished from the Radiation Safety Supervisor by its responsibility to manage all radiation safety programs within an agency.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of unusual difficulty involving a variety of administrative and program functions in directing and managing agency-wide radiation safety programs. The work involves establishing agency objectives and assigning work to intermediate supervisors. Establishes criteria, monitors implementation of radiation safety standards, and selects enforcement measures appropriate to degree of hazard imposed. Establishes criteria for protective actions to be taken by the public in the event of a radiation accident including off-site dose assessment, radiation monitoring and decontamination of personnel and equipment. Develops and promulgates nuclear waste management regulations. Designs, implements, and supervises state programs for licensing and inspection of nuclear waste management facilities. Develops budgets for agency operations and monitors/approves expenditures. Positions design, implement and supervise agency-wide programs for radiation protection in research and patient areas; and develop, implement and supervise agency-wide training and policy.

Supervision Given: Supervises Radiation Safety Supervisors, Specialist Seniors, and Specialists and other support personnel.

Supervision Received: Works under directions from a higher level program manager or administrator.

Scope: Positions in this class provide program development and direction for radiation safety programs of interest to government agencies, educational institutions, industry, and the general public.

Impact of Actions: Work has a serious impact on public safety. Failure to develop and effectively manage programs to protect the public from selected radiation hazards could have a significant impact on public health and the environment. Failure to monitor radiation levels could result in state and federally imposed fines.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts with government officials, industry, and the general public to exchange or provide general and technical radiation safety information.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of health physics and radiological health. Considerable knowledge of laws, standards, and regulations controlling radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. Knowledge of instrumentation and techniques used to detect and analyze radiation.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to supervise a staff of technical and professional personnel; to work effectively with representatives of government, industry and professional groups; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with advanced course work in Health Physics, Radiological Health or a closely related area.

Level and Type of Experience: Extensive supervisory experience in health physics or related radiation sciences.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established by the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective August 16, 1990. It incorporates some positions in the Radiation Safety Supervisor class.