Radiological Instrument Technician 2 (2 Positions)

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management Agency

Report In Location: 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Work Hours: 7:00AM to 4:00PM (Subject to 24-hour call)

Under the direction of the Radiological Instrument Service Manager; independently repairs, services, & calibrates electronic radiation detection & monitoring equipment (e.g., radiation detectors, person-al electronic dosimeters & pocket ion chamber dosimeters).

Performs electronic radiation detection & monitoring equipment maintenance & repair; Keeps records of the field exchange & inspection of radiological detection equipment throughout the state; Assists in the wipe testing of the Cobalt 60 Training Source Sets & the Cesium 137 Calibration Sources.

Assists supervisor in maintaining current inventory & an adequate stock of repair parts on hand to remain operational; Assists County EMA directors with radiation detection equipment needs; Maintains inventory records on the location of radiological equipment.

Assists the Radiological Instrument Service Manager & higher-level radiological instrument technicians in developing & conducting radio-logical training presentations for personnel from state & county Emergency Management agencies & various radiological emergency responders, in the use, inspection & operability checks of radiation detection instruments & related equipment.

Acts as a member of the State Radiological Emergency Response Team by gathering samples & measuring radiation exposure at the incident site; Advises safety services personnel of actions to take in order to protect the public from radiation exposures.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

36 mos. exp. in electronics which included at least 12 mos. exp. in using radiation detection instruments, practicing radiation safety & in training of others in radiation safety & procedures/techniques for testing, calibration, repair & maintenance of radiological detection & monitoring instruments; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in inventory control; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of associate core program in electronics, electronics engineering or electrical/electronic engineering; 12 mos. exp. in electronics which included at least 6 mos. exp. using radiation detection instruments, practicing radiation safety & in training of others in radiation safety & procedures/techniques for testing, calibration, repair & maintenance of radiological detection & monitoring instruments; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in inventory control; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver's license.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Radiological Instrument Technician 1, 84421; valid driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Electrical Engineering

Technical Skills: Electrical Engineering

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail