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Radiation Safety Officer
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame () is accepting applications for a Radiation Safety Officer.
Applications will be accepted until 9/1/2022.
Why Campus Safety and University Operations?
This position offers the ability to have a lasting impact on Notre Dame. Helping to promote a safe environment allows the University to be at its very best…where students, faculty, staff and visitors can learn, teach, work, perform research, celebrate their faith and foster community. Do you like to be challenged? Do you have a desire to interact with a diverse and innovative group of people on a regular basis? Would you like to work for a mission-based organization that positively impacts the world through the students it educates and the research it conducts? The University of Notre Dame has an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Safety Officer in the Risk Management & Safety Department.
What makes Notre Dame special?
The amazing people on our team often cite the great work culture, the distinctive mission, the opportunity to build a career, and comprehensive best-in-class benefits, including a variety of educational benefits for employees, their spouses, and children. ()
What does this role do?
- The Radiation Safety Officer acts as the principal technical resource to the institution on radiation safety and is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, managing and implementing all aspects of a comprehensive radiation safety program.
- The Radiation Safety Officer ensures regulatory compliance within the university and other affiliated sites; establishes protocols; and evaluates the effectiveness of operations to ensure the safety of the University’s employees, students and visitors.
This position is required to be on call for emergencies after regular class hours, on weekends, and holidays.
This position does not qualify for remote work.
What qualities will make you successful in Campus Safety and University Operations?
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Compassionate leadership
- Desire to build strong relationships
- Curiosity to help find solutions
- Effective communication
- Operational excellence
- Accountability
Minimum Qualifications:
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of computer applications. 3 years of progressive work experience in radiation safety with some experience as a radiation safety officer for research and/or use of radioactive materials. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Understanding of research activities and systems. Experience interfacing with and facilitating visits from third party regulators, e.g., NRC.
Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Safety, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Recognized by specialist board such as the American Academy Board of Health Physics (ABHP) as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of 40 hour Radiation Safety Officer training course, DOT certification for handling, transportation and shipping of radioactive materials.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at to Job # . For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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