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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Radiation Control has an opening for a Radiation Control Specialist 2 in Carson City and Las Vegas, NV. The position will determine compliance with State and Federal Regulations pertaining to radiation; inspect and investigate compliance involving radiation sources and radiation producing devices. The position is specifically responsible to license, inspect, and investigate ionizing radiation sources statewide to determine potential hazards to the public; implement radiation control regulations adopted by the Nevada State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 459 (radioactive materials/X-Ray). In addition, the position will be responsible for continued development of radiation producing machines program inspection procedures, program regulatory analysis and development, and program staffing.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in radiological science, X-ray technology, health physics, nuclear medicine, chemistry, math, biology, or closely related field and two years of professional experience in radiological regulation or licensee/registrant radiological operations; OR four years of experience as described above plus certification as a Registered Radiation Protection Technologist by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy; OR two years of experience as a Radiation Control Specialist 1 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Inspect machines, facilities, records, safety equipment, and personnel associated with the operation of the machines to determine compliance with requirements of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, federal regulations, and accrediting bodies.
License the use of radioactive materials; identify and investigate the sources of radiation to determine potential hazards to the public; inspect licenseesto control radioactive materials and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Identify violations by licensees, registrants, certificated facilities and other users of radiological materials and devices; draft violation letters; take appropriate enforcement actions; review and recommend approval or disapproval of corrective measures; develop and maintain records, reports, and files relating to inspections, investigations, radioactive material documentation, and instrument calibration.
Respond to incidents involving accidents, theft, allegations or requestsrelated to possible or confirmedionizing radiation; gather information regarding causationand persons involved; evaluate the scope of the incidents; direct the placement of barriers and other restrictions to control access to the contaminated area; provide direction and technical advice to responding agencies on the methods and procedures to control and remove radioactive contaminations; determine when a state of emergency no longer exists; provide radiological training to first responders and cooperating agencies.
Provide information to the regulated community and the general public concerning regulations and requirements of radiological programs.
Implement the mammography program in accordance with federal requirements; develop or administer program budget and contracts; conduct or coordinate pre-certification, renewal, or annual inspections of mammography machines and facilities; review applications for mammography machine and operator certificates; draft certificate documents.
Evaluate new technologies utilized in radiological programs and facilities for conformance with current and proposed federal and State requirements and regulations.
Conduct low-level radioactive waste site inspections to ensure compliance with federal and State regulations and license conditions; develop sampling requirements, collect environmental samples, and review and evaluate the results of laboratory analysis; determine need for maintenance and repair.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: technical terminology related to radiation control; federal and State laws, regulations, and standards for control of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices; appropriate actions to minimize or eliminate potential health hazards from radiation; health physics principles to conduct radiological health and safety assessments in both normal and emergency situations; methods of detection and measurement of radiation; complaint investigation techniques; concepts of radiation quantities and approaches to dose determination.
General knowledge of: inspection techniques and preparation and use of inspection reports; radiological licensing and registration requirements; techniques for evaluating applications for radiological licensing and registration; digital imaging systems; personnel monitoring devices.
Ability to: respond to radiological incidents; read and interpret regulations and technical data; provide basic regulatory guidance and education to licensees and registrants.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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