In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:
Knowledge of:
1. Basic applied science and research techniques to effectively carry out daily duties.
2. Theory and practice of health physics and radiation protection to carry out daily duties.
3. Theory and applied science design of shielding for protection against radiation.
4. Radiation dosimetry and the theory and design of instruments and methods used to detect, identify and measure radiation.
5. Biological effects of ionizing radiation to determine the harmful effects as a result of exposure.
6. Radiological ecology to properly asses the effects of radioactive materials on public health.
7. Principles and theories of physical science and engineering.
8. California Health and Safety Codes, California Code of Regulations, Federal Regulations, and ANSI standards pertaining to X-ray machines and radioactive material and the users of these.
9. Theory and applied science design of shielding for protection against radiation.
10. Radiation dosimetry and the theory and design of instruments and methods used to measure radiation.
11. Use, transport, and care for equipment necessary to support radiological operations.
12. Various parameters entering into evaluation of radiological hazards involved in medical, dental, industrial, and laboratory work, and the use of radiation machines and radioactive materials.
13. Atomic and nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, and nuclear chemistry and the use of radioisotopes.
14. California radiation control laws and regulations, radiation standards set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
Skills to:
1. Analyze radiation program elements when carrying out daily duties.
2. Identify project resources and deadlines in order to prioritize work assignments, establish timelines for completion, and to assure that project goals are met.
3. Make minor modifications or adaptations to established methods, procedures, and/or techniques to solve problems in the work environment.
4. Work cooperatively and effectively with staff and management to maintain a healthy and productive working environment.
5. Maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
6. Maintain a neat and orderly workspace to maintain health and safety standards.
7. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
8. Prepare and maintain individual records of daily activities and complete detailed and thorough work tasks to achieve departmental goals.
9. Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Ability to:
1. Analyze situations accurately, derive recommendations, and take effective action.
2. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work.
3. Effectively and accurately communicate both orally and in writing, with staff, the public, and local agencies to provide information and direction.
4. Prepare clear and concise reports regarding radiological investigations.
5. Conduct routine investigations of radiological health hazards to ensure public safety.
6. Assess the adequacy of administrative and engineering plans and specifications to insure protection from radiation hazards.
7. Prepare technical reports and correspondence regarding investigations.
8. Develop new or modify existing methods and procedures to stay incompliance with changing rules and regulations.
9. Properly practice safety procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents.
10. Independently plan, conduct, and correlate difficult and complex investigations of radiological health exposure.
11. Develop scientific methods to obviate or minimize radiation hazards.
