Assoc Radiation Safety Officer

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Env Health & Safe MgrJob Summary:The Associate Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) leads the efforts to develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive laboratory and healthcare radiation safety program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The research being performed on campus and at the hospital is both broad and complex. This position works under the general supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) within the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M).The incumbent in this role will lead a staff that is primarily responsible for ensuring that research involving radioactive materials and radiation producing machines is performed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards (including OSHA, ANSI, NRC, EPA, DNR, DHS, and the Wisconsin Administrative Codes), performing hazard evaluations of research activities, and recommending controls to ensure safety. The position also includes the interpretation of scientific and technical studies and other published literature. This role requires an understanding of radiation safety and hazardous materials; an advanced level of decision-making skills and the ability to apply critical knowledge of proper techniques, skills, and procedures to correctly plan, act and handle hazardous materials safely. This position will also manage and review activities of the Office of Radiation Safety (ORS) staff and other EH&S staff members performing laboratory consultations and inspections.The ARSO is required to use considerable judgment and is expected to use the tools and principles of quality management in performing their daily work. The individual must demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and all customers. Experience in risk communication and strong interpersonal skills are required to negotiate and problem solve with multiple constituencies. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential.Ongoing/Renewable  Full-Time: 100% FTEKey Job Responsibilities:Reviews and creates health and safety policiesMay supervise the daily operations of unit staff and provide direction and expectations for workflowsIdentifies operational and safety issuesGuides the development and implementation of a health and safety program that aligns with strategic goalsOversees unit consultations to customers and serves as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholdersProvides knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders in the specialized area of radiationDepartment:Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)FP&M is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/.Compensation:$100,000 annual salary minimumSalary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information. Required Qualifications:Four (4) years of professional radiation safety experience in a research/academic or clinical settingKnowledge of the concepts, fundamentals, and best practices of health physics and radiation protection as well as the risks associated with ionizing radiation exposureKnowledge of (and experience interpreting) the state and federal regulations, standards, and guidance documents governing radioactive materials, radiation producing machines, and other hazards typically present in a research settingDetail-oriented, demonstrated organization and time management skills, and ability to manage/prioritize, track, and complete tasks/projects within established deadlineStrong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of individualsExperience demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills in high stress or emergency situationsSelf-motivated, able to work with supervision and professional judgment, managing the radiation safety program within an assigned functional area, and able to work independently or as a teamDemonstrated competence in communicating technical information clearly and conciselyPreferred Qualifications:Eight (8) years of professional radiation safety experience in a research/academic or clinical settingExperience with managing staffExperience in managing and facilitating safety committeesExperience with creating and maintaining documents and databases (e.g. EHSA) in support of the programExperience in using various radiation detection instruments, performing radiological safety evaluation, assessments and reporting, coordinating and conducting radiation safety trainings and programsRadiation safety experience for research and clinical use including radiation producing machines, lasers, and other non-ionizing radiationsEducation:Required Master's Degree; focus in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiological Health, Nuclear Engineering or related field requiredHow to Apply:To begin the application process, go to the “Apply Now” section of the job posting.The following is required for your application to be considered completeA cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.A resume detailing your educational and profe