Assistant Director/Radiation Safety Officer

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Assistant Director, Radiation Safety/Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) reports to the Associate Director and serves as the lead technical expert responsible for directing the Radiation Safety Program for the University of Maryland College Park campus and at institutions under its control. The RSO advises senior leadership on strategies and tactics relating to the technical and regulatory direction of the Radiation Safety Program. This position is specifically named as the RSO with Maryland Department of the Environment and Nuclear Regulatory Commission radiological licenses and registrations. The RSO shall represent the university during regulatory agency inspections and coordinate the university response to those agencies and others. The RSO is responsible for establishing university-wide policies, practices and procedures related to the safe and compliant use of radiation and radioactive materials such that the program is designed to assure that exposure to radiation is maintained As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). The RSO manages a unit of four professional staff and ensures high quality programs and services are offered to the University community. Specific services to be managed include tracking of authorized users, use locations, radioactive sources, radioactive waste, and equipment; monitoring exposures to the public and occupational workers for internal and external radiation exposure; ensure appropriate detection, monitoring, and analysis equipment is in use; tracking and maintaining exposure to radiation and releases to the environment ALARA; providing effective training; monitoring compliance with all applicable regulations and license conditions; reviewing and commenting on proposed regulations; implementing a security program for Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material; coordinating the activities of the Radiation Safety Committee. The Assistant Director Radiation Safety/RSO of the Radiation Safety Program, sets priorities and activities, establishes, directs and manages Radiation Safety policies and programs within the Office of Research Safety, consistently improves performance, and directly manages associated staffing, budget, services, equipment and training. The Assistant Director Radiation Safety/RSO collaborates with university representatives at all levels and within all departments campus-wide, to accomplish goals and objectives within the Radiation Safety Program, as well as the broader goals of the Office of Research Safety, and the Department of Environmental Safety Sustainability & Risk.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven (7) years experience in operational health physics program. Three (3) years experience directing a professional health physics staff.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of radiation protection standards, measurement techniques, exposure control methods and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance issues and protocols.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: NA

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter , List of References

Best Consideration Date: November 27th , 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$145,000-$174,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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