Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Radiation Control Inspector class in which the work of the incumbents is less diverse and complex and involves performing technical work conducting field inspections and investigations to assure compliance with applicable regulations and to reduce and eliminate health hazards associated with radiation. Differs from the Radiological Program Coordinator class in which the incumbents plan, coordinate and implement programs for the use and maintenance of radiation instruments and for radiological defense preparedness. Supervises and assigns work to subordinate staff, reviewing their analyses and interpretations of data collected during studies and inspections of radiation installations and equipment. Establishes procedures for the repair and calibration of radiation detection and measuring instruments.