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Radiological Response Equipment Technician

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Date:  Oct 11, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  42052

Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Posting Number:  42052

Class Title: NUCLEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT TECH - 83691 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date/Time:  10/11/2025

Closing Date/Time: 10/28/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,703 monthly; Full Range $5,703 - $8,170 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

Agency Statement:  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.

 

Position Statement:  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking to hire a Nuclear Safety Equipment Technician in the Agency’s Radiological Response Section. This position performs work for radiological response readiness requiring the application of scientific principles to radiation instrument calibration and instrument repair as well as ensuring response vehicles and equipment are properly maintained. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the Nuclear Safety Equipment Technician position with IEMA-OHS!

 

 

This position is a NON-CODE union position; therefore, 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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Resume Preferred but not Required

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Posting Identification Number:  42052 

 

Essential Functions

  • Conducts routine operational inspections and maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
  • Conducts maintenance, repair and operational readiness checks of radiation detection and sampling equipment.
  • Performs duties of assigned team member on the Radiological Task Force and remains available for callback during radiological and nuclear emergencies.
  • Communicates effectively with supervisor and peers regarding equipment and vehicles status and reports as needed on the operational readiness.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of (a) a Bachelor’s degree with course work in biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, health physics, or equivalent fields and no previous experience; or (b) an Associate degree in biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, health physics, or equivalent fields accompanied by two years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of experience using instrument maintenance, performance checks, and calibrations.
  • One (1) year of experience with vehicle and other motorized vehicle maintenance.
  • One (1) year of experience preparing oral and written reports while effectively communicating with internal stakeholders.
  • One (1) year of experience with team collaboration and work efforts guided by technical procedures and industry best practices.
  • One (1) year of experience in coordinating inventory of supplies, basic procurement, and workspace organization.
  • One (1) year of experience with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • One (1) year of experience, knowledge, and concepts governing safe handling of radioactive material.
  • One (1) year of experience, knowledge, and concepts of ionizing radiation, radioactivity, and radiation protection.
  • The possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
  • Requires the 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, valid driver’s license.
  • Requires the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, 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.
  • 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.

 

Work Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p Monday - Friday
Work Location:  4800 Rodger St, Springfield, IL 62703
Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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