Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Radiological Health Specialist (NY HELPS) - 6800

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection

295 Main Street, Suite #300

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description This Associate Radiological Health Specialist (ARHS) will conduct mandatory public health inspections of facilities that use radioactive materials and x-ray producing equipment; investigating allegations of misconducts; and responding to accidents/incidents involving radioactive materials including medical events, transportation accidents, and damaged industrial gauges. The incumbent will review and evaluate complex applications to use radioactive materials, review radiation producing equipment applications and issues; and understand, modify, and implement regulations based off guidance and inspections reports. The ARHS will visit radiologically contaminated sites that require public health oversight/ supervision, report their findings, and analyze evaluation reports/ responses based off their inspections.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:

You must have either 1. A bachelor's degree or higher in health physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or hydrology, AND three years in radiation protection which includes experience dealing with radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment.

Or 2. a bachelor's degree or higher in any area including or supplemented by 30 college semester credit hours in one or more of the following subject areas: health physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or hydrology*, AND three years in radiation protection which includes experience dealing with radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment. Experience limited to imaging patients is NOT qualifying.

Substitution:

An advanced degree in health physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or hydrology, may be substituted for the required work experience as follows: master's degree - one year of experience; doctoral degree - two years of experience.

Promotion Provisional/NCP, Reassignment, and Transfer Options:

Promotional Provisional: Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Radiological Health Specialist, Grade 18.

Non-Competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Radiological Health Specialist, Grade 18.

Reassignment/Transfer: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Associate Radiological Health Specialist, Grade 23 OR A New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to an Associate Radiological Health Specialist, Grade 23.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in radiation protection including knowledge of, and experience applying, both State and federal standards for protection from ionizing radiation. They will have familiarity with the use of radiation producing equipment and radioactive materials used for medical, academic and commercial purposes. The preferred candidate will have experience in quality assurance, auditing, inspecting and/or investigative practices. They will have the ability to analyze written and published program material and then draw conclusions regarding their data. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Additional Comments One full-time, permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment opportunity. Work schedule may be discussed at time of interview.

For more information on the NY HELPS program, please visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/ARHS/6800

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-474-6771

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2276, Corning Tower Building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/ARHS/6800 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/ARHS/6800, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.