Nuclear Safety Health Physics Tech I
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:58918
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title:NUCLEAR SAFETY HEAL PHYS TECH I - 83715
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6135 monthly; Full Range $6135 - $8790 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p ... Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1301 Knotts St Springfield Illinois 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:
Position Overview: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking to hire Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I. This position conducts the collection of environmental samples of various media in the environs of nuclear generating stations licensed facilities and contaminated or potentially contaminated sites throughout the State. The position also conducts inspection and escort of certain types of radioactive materials and conducts radiological response operations. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce we invite you to apply for the Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I with IEMA-OHS!
This position is a Non-Dode union position. Provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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- Conducts activities associated with the Agencys Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.
- Performs radiological surveys compliance inspections and escorts of shipments involved in the transport ofradioactive materials.
- Participates in response actions for incidents or accidents involving the loss of control of radioactive materials in transit or at fixed facilities.
- Participates in activities necessary to ensure Registrant compliance with the Agencys Water Treatment Residual regulations.
- Calibrates and operates the environmental dosimeter reader systems.
- Performs and/or schedules maintenance repair and calibration on sampling and surveying equipment.
- Performs duties of assigned team position as a member of the Radiological Task Force and remains available for callback during radiological and nuclear emergencies.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties describedabove.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a Bachelor Degree with major course work in physics chemistry engineering mathematics and preferably including course work in nuclear sciences.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of health physics radiochemistry environmental safety or a related field.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience working with ionizing radiation the physical and chemical properties of radioisotopesand the biological and physical effects of radiation.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience working with applicable radiation protection standards familiarity with radiation measuring equipment radiochemistry and environmental monitoring methods.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience understanding and applying rules regulations survey procedures and sample collection procedures.
- Prefers one year of experience in environmental sampling sample submittal and laboratory processes.
- Prefers an OHSA Hazwoper certification at the technician level in both general site worker and emergency response.
- Prefers one (1) year experience working with Microsoft Access Excel and Word.
- Prefers one (1) year of working knowledge and experience with global positioning systems and geographical information systems.
- A criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cell phone laptop etc.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate validdrivers license.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime includingscheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to become Hazwoper certified at the technician level in both general site worker and emergency response.
- Ability to pass the Commercial Vehicles Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level VI Inspection certification course.
- This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
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