Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The RSO is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and enforcement of their respective Radiation Safety Program. The RSO must have the independent authority to stop operations that he or she considers unsafe. He or she must have sufficient time and commitment from management to fulfill certain duties and responsibilities to ensure that radioactive materials are used in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Serves as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies.

• Qualifies personnel to conduct radiographic operations.

• Ensures proper distribution and control of the Radiographic Operations and Emergency Procedures manual.

• Controls procurement and disposal of licensed material.

• Evaluates source storage facilities.

• Maintains all radiographic equipment including survey meters.

• Maintains the audit/surveillance system.

• Ensures inventories and leak tests of isotopes are completed.

• Reviews utilization logs and reconciles Daily Radiation Report to utilization log.

• Inspects the area where radiographic operations are performed to verify that procedures in the O & E manual are being followed and that required documentation is being properly controlled.

• Assumes control or designates a qualified individual to institute corrective actions in emergency situations and reports to the Director.

• Investigates the cause of any incident and determines necessary corrective actions and reports to the Director.

• Conducts announced or unannounced internal audits of radiographic operations.

• Ensures adequate security measures are maintained for all sources.

• Ensures proper use of personal dosimetry.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: 5-10 years in Industrial Radiography

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office

Certificates & Licenses: ASNT NDT Level II in Radiography, State Radiation Card

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