Radiation Health Specialist III

Advertisement Closes 4/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01272 Radiation Health Specialist III Pay Grade 15 Salary $47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health Location Location Varies The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Description Counties served by this West Central Regional Position: Adair, Allen, Barren, Breckinridge, Butler, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, LaRue, Logan, Marion, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Simpson, Taylor, Warren The Radiation Health Branch supports beneficial uses of radiation, evaluates and controls hazards associated with the use of radiation and protects citizens of the commonwealth from unnecessary exposure to ionizing Radiation. Come join our team if you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, of if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (CHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conducts radiation protection surveys, complex, sample analysis and evaluates radiation programs.
• Verifies compliance with state regulations and prepares clear and concise report of findings.
• Follows prescribed methods and procedures for using radiation detection instruments.
• Performs inspections on various types of radiation producing machines to include industrial, medical, dental, academic and veterinary.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, environmental health, health physics, physics, physical science or health science. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of employment in, or direct experience with at least one of the following: a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NRC Agreement State, Department of Energy, or Department of Defense regulated health physics program; a State or Federally regulated X-ray program; or a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate work in one of the above disciplines will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis not to exceed two years. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Proof of completion of the following: Army or Air Force health physics program, Department of Energy radiation protection program, Naval Nuclear Power Program, or Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Assurance Act Inspector Training, ; OR certificate from the following: American Board of Radiology, American Board of Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists, OR four years full time experience at a governmental or other certified or licensed laboratory will substitute for the required bachelor's degree. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination within 6 months of employment, if necessary, and maintain by passing an annual 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant physical examination as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must pass a 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course within 1 year of employment, if necessary, and maintain through completion of 29 CFR 1910.120 compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties. Most federal agencies that issue security clearances use the terms Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. The US Department of Energy uses the terms L, and Q. Employees in this class must obtain at least a secret (or L if DOE) level security clearance or equivalent, if necessary. Further, this clearance must be maintained as necessary according to assigned job duties. Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Work will involve exposure to radiation, chemical, and other physical hazards when conducting regulatory activities and incident response which requires the following of safety procedures. Incumbents working in this job title will work in various weather conditions. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ashley Marshall at [email protected] or 502-661-9900. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply To This Job