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Radiation Protection Specialist 2 - Industrial Hygienist 2

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: Radiation Protection Specialist 2

Job Class: Industrial Hygienist 2

Agency: Health Department

Job ID : 98303

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to bidders through 11/17/2026.

Date Posted : 11/11/2026

Closing Date : 11/24/2026

Hiring Agency : Health Department

Division : Environmental Health

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

Bargaining Unit : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the mission-driven team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to help protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. This important role in the X-ray Unit of the Indoor Environments and Radiation (IER) Section helps to promote and protect the radiological health and safety of the public, workers, and the environment.

Responsibilities Include:

Conduct inspections to verify compliance with Minnesota statutes, rules, and MDH policy.

Obtain prompt correction of violations and adverse conditions that may affect radiological safety, deterring future occurrences of conditions that may cause potential safety problems.

Conduct evaluation and review of the service provider program, limited scope x-ray operator program, and registration enforcement to verify compliance.

Guide improvement of the performance of regulated entities.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) , this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two (2) years of experience including BOTH of the following:

Using and applying radiological ionizing producing x-ray equipment.

Enforcing, monitoring, or investigating standards regarding radiation protection.

A related associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A related master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree in health physics, radiological sciences, a physical or biological science, public health, or closely related field.

Possession of a current or renewable registration as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Knowledge of health regulations and requirements and health physics principles and practices related to radiation protection.

Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as agency policies

Knowledge of radiation exposure hazards for specific populations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to shift equipment up to 50 pounds from ground to waist and waist to shoulder height.

Ability to maneuver to reach low and high positions.

Ability to remain stationary for long periods.

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Ability to navigate around objects and travel on uneven surfaces.

Additional Requirements

This position may require the employee to have a flexible schedule to be able to accommodate travel.

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

This position does not require a driver's license; however, it does demand travel which the candidate is responsible for meeting.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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