Description and Functions





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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park, about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools, the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University, for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities. Outdoor activities include hunting, fishing, camping, boating, backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing, and just a 90-minute drive to Denver International Airport.

This position is a Health Physicist in the Land Quality Division (LQD). Under limited supervision, this position functions as a specialist in health physics, helping the LQD obtain an agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to create the Source Material Program. This position will be required to draft and promulgate rules, as well as draft any necessary regulatory guidance documents and develop the new training program. This position will regularly work with the NRC to ensure that the newly developed program meets all of the compatibility requirements of the NRC. This position will ultimately implement the new program and be responsible for technically evaluating the radiological hazards associated with source material incidentally recovered from mineral resources. In addition, this position will meet the NRC equivalent training to become a licensed reviewer and inspector.

Human Resource Contact: Rachael Reinhardt 307-777-6143 rachael.reinhardt2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Participates in developing and implementing rules, regulatory guidance, and technical positions concerning operations that generate source material.
• Develop the new training program, as well as a training tracking system.
• Regularly interact with the NRC to ensure the new program meets the NRC\xe2\x80\x99s adequacy and compatibility requirements.
• Transfer certain NRC records and licenses into the MIDAS system.
• Analyzes and comprehends licensee-provided data (such as environmental monitoring data and exposure data) and, using professional judgment, ensures operators are in compliance and maintaining exposures as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA).
• Performs complex technical review, analysis, and evaluation of license applications, renewals, and amendments using Health Physics principles.
• Reviews radiological surveys, reports, and decommissioning activities using sound health physics principles.
• Serves as technical lead in on-site inspections of licensed facilities to determine compliance with State and Federal radiological regulations, license conditions, and requirements contained in the licensee application.
• Clearly communicates complex technical analysis, issues, and recommendations both orally and written to the staff, the public, the regulated community, and other government agencies.
• Produces detailed, well-written technical reports, inspection reports, and division correspondence.
• Analyzes impacts of licensed operations\xe2\x80\x99 activities on public health, safety, and the environment.
• Obtains qualification to become an NRC equivalent license reviewer and inspector.

Qualifications



PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in health physics, environmental science, engineering, or other closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of radiological health or risk assessment concepts.
• Knowledge of NRC and Wyoming rules, regulations, and enabling statutes related to radiation protection.
• Understanding of LQD\xe2\x80\x99s administrative rulemaking process.
• Understanding of detection limits and uncertainties in obtaining field data.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical analysis, issues, and recommendations both orally and written to staff, the public, and the regulated community.
• Ability to prioritize work quickly so that deadlines are met while maintaining quality.
• Advanced technical writing skills related to drafting regulations and guidance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree (typically in The Sciences)
Experience:
1-3 years of progressive work (typically in The Science) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements



PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to walk on uneven or rough terrain.
• Must be able to deal with all types of inclement weather.
• Must have a valid driver\'s license.

NOTES:

• 
  FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information



020-Department of Environmental Quality-Land Quality Division

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