Program Manager for Safety
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S10037P
Working Title
Program Manager for Safety
Department
VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
See website.
College/Unit/Department website
srel.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8:00- 5:00
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
03/07/2023
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date
05/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy
Augusta Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification Title
Safety/Risk Management Professional
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Program Manager for Safety will report to the SREL Associate Director for Research to ensure proper safety protocol at SREL . The incumbent will serve as a liaison to DOE and SRNL with respect to health and safety at SREL . This position also will serve as the subject matter expert for all aspects of radiological research safety necessary to conduct radioecology research on the Savannah River Site.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Lift 50 lbs.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate work tasks for two environmental safety coordinators. Coordinate with SREL Management to review and revise SREL safety and compliance issues annually and as required. Oversee monthly meetings with SREL safety staff to remain current on emerging SREL safety related issues and to assist in managing ongoing compliance issues and corrective actions. Serve as a liaison to DOE and SRNL with respect to health and safety at SREL .
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Serve as advisory authority and technical expert for questions, interpretations, training, and guidance regarding the SREL Radiation Protection Implementation Policy ( SREL - RPIP ) and laboratory procedures conducted in the BioRad Laboratory. Serve as advisory authority and technical expert for the SREL field program conducted in Soil Contamination Areas (SCAs), including tracking and reporting of Radiation Training (Rad 1, Rad 2, Advanced Radworker) needed for entry into SCAs.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate characterization and disposal of existing legacy radiological wastes (requires interface with SRNS RPD , Health Physics, SRNS Sampling Group, and SRNS GCO /Solid Waste Group)
and Green-Is-Clean and Radiological Waste disposal for SREL Radiological Worker Areas.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Liaison Specific Duties Include: Coordinate dosimetry ( TLD Exchanges) with SRNS RPD ; Manage Sealed Radioactive Sources inventories and coordinate biannual inspections and leak testing with SRNS RPD ; provide for internal SREL personnel training in use of sealed sources; maintain contact information and postings for source storage or use areas; maintain SREL entries of sources in site source database; Manage Radiation Generating Devices and coordinate bi-annual inspections and leak testing with SRNS RPD ; maintain contact information and postings for RGDs; maintain SREL entries of RGDs in site RGD database; Manage Radiation Monitoring equipment assigned to SREL and coordinate calibrations with SRNS RPD and Calibrations facility; Generate task preview documents for planned non-research radiological work and review task preview documents for research related radiological work. Perform pre-job briefings for non-research radiological work (i.e. waste handling, lab cleanouts, waste sampling, movement of LoDIF sources) and act as backup for research related pre-job briefings as required; Provide primary interface on radiological compliance issues with SRNS RPD Support Groups, including procedures and issues associated with the SREL Radiation Protection Implementation Policy ( SREL - RPIP ).
Percentage of time
25
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open