Radiation Safety Specialist

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO 80523

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Type of Position

Full-time

Classification Title

Environ Protect Intern

Posting Number

P

Position Type

State Classified

Open Date

12/02/2025

Close Date

01/05/2026

Salary

$4,970 - $5,962 Monthly

Employee Benefits

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State Classified Hourly

No

Description of Work Unit

The Radiation Control Office exists to ensure that the use of radioactive material and radiation producing machines in the University teaching and research missions is in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations; to guard a safe environment for employees, students and the public; and to reduce the University's liability.

Position Summary

The Environmental Protection Intern will be responsible for supporting the Radiation Safety Program, the Laser Safety, and Magnetic Resonance Safety Programs. This includes working with current programs that are in place or are in development. The specialist must cooperatively and collaboratively work with Radiation Control Office Staff to manage activities and duties required for the implementation of all programs. The position will assist these programs by conducting independent laboratory evaluations, taking radioactive samples, running counting equipment, managing the transportation of radioactive wastes, and processing of wastes for final disposal.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as physical sciences.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in the physical sciences as related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

• Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached if utilizing education to meet the minimum qualifications.

Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• Related state service experience.

• Experience working in a scientific laboratory setting working with hazardous materials.

• Willingness and/or working with radioactive materials or radiation producing machines.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category

Laboratory Inspection

Duty/Responsibility

Train to perform inspections of laboratory spaces and records for proper security, acquisition, storage and disposal of radioactive material. This duty requires this position to recommend corrective actions and determine if compliance of State regulations and University policy have been satisfied. Learn to use and maintain radiation detection equipment needed for evaluating contamination levels within laboratories. Train to perform inspections of laboratory spaces and records for proper security, acquisition, storage and disposal of radioactive material. This duty requires this position to recommend corrective actions and determine if compliance of State regulations and University policy have been satisfied. Learn to use and maintain radiation detection equipment needed for evaluating contamination levels within laboratories.

Percentage Of Time

20

Job Duty Category

Acquisition and Disposition

Duty/Responsibility

Train to perform radiation package pick-up and inspection of incoming radiation shipments and delivery of those shipments to campus laboratories. Train to perform waste pick-up, packaging, and processing within campus laboratories and the University's Regulated Materials Handling Facility. Provide regulatory compliance assistance in the transportation of radioactive and mixed waste generated by Colorado State University Principal Investigators. Correspond with campus users regarding inventory and radioactive waste related questions.

Percentage Of Time

25

Job Duty Category

Radiation Detection Equipment

Duty/Responsibility

Train to calibrate, maintain, and coordinate the use of the radiation detection equipment including counting samples for radioactive contamination. Establish efficiencies for multiple isotopes on each system and ensure that all equipment produces viable and defendable data by maintaining quality controls. Evaluation of results requires a knowledge of which instrument to use relevant to the type of radiation and the theory of detection. Maintaining these instruments requires a knowledge of the same principles.

Percentage Of Time

15

Job Duty Category

Radiation Safety

Duty/Responsibility

Train to review and write radiation safety project applications for Principal Investigators on campus. Project applications require this position to utilize the research being presented to them and apply appropriate safety controls based on operational procedures and the properties of the radioactive materials requested for use. This position will submit the completed application for review within the office and ultimately assign a reviewer through the University's Radiation Safety Committee.

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

RCO Compliance

Duty/Responsibility

Train with RCO personnel and learn to complete compliance reports involving inventories for ionizing producing machines and sealed sources. Track all inventory through inventory verification paperwork and office databases as well as report required inventory to the State of Colorado. Process inventory verification forms, training, dosimetry, and inspections in office databases. This duty requires this position to recommend corrective actions and determine if compliance of State regulations and University policy have been satisfied based on state inspection due dates, and information returned by Principal Investigators through inspection requests.

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

Radiation Dosimetry

Duty/Responsibility

Assist with the implementation of the Dosimetry Program. Help process requests for badges and deliver badges across campus. Assist with implementation of the Laser and Magnetic Resonance Safety Programs. This would involve laboratory compliance inspections and training verification.

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

Correspondence

Duty/Responsibility

Correspond with and assist faculty, staff, and students of Colorado State University regarding radiation safety procedures, decontamination of facilities, and policy.

Percentage Of Time

5

Job Duty Category

General Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Other duties as assigned. Including but not limited to programs within the RCO such as Dosimetry, Database entry, Waste and Inventory tracking and processing, and Training.

Percentage Of Time

5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONSANDINFORMATION

• Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
• The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.
• Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

INCOMPLETEAPPLICATIONS

• If an Application is considered "Incomplete", the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
• An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
• An Application is incomplete if "see resume" (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
• Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor's) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES

• When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
• Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.

NOTES

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
• The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates' own expense.
• Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at
• All status updates for this position will be sent via email from , , OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.

FORCURRENT OR FORMEREMPLOYEES OF THESTATE OF COLORADO:

• Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, at or call MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online at for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office at or MyHR(6947).

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver's License, Essential Services Designation, On-call Status, Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - radioactive materials or radiation producing machines, Special Requirements/Other - Able to meet the physical demands of the job which include exerting/moving/pushing in excess of 50 lbs. of force and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects with assistance of a lift

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at

A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO Fax: Phone: The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.