RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE OFFICER 5816

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating the interagency operations of the District Attorney's Environmental Crime Unit with a particular emphasis on radiological incidents. Responsibility is included for providing training and education for the County Radiological Response Team. Work is performed under the supervision of an Assistant District Attorney. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Provides training for the County Radiological Response Team;

Maintains the inventory of radiological survey instruments;

Develops and implements procedures designed to safeguard the public at radiological incident scenes;

Coordinates interagency operations of Environmental Crime Unit; notifies response team and maintains status board;

Maintains hazardous materials library;

Assists in planning programs and conferences pertaining to the investigation of toxic and radiological incidents and the preservation of a scene's evidentiary integrity;

Answers Environmental Crime Unit Hotline.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public protection at radiological and hazardous materials incident scenes; thorough knowledge of the effects of radiation; good knowledge of nuclear radiation and radiation detection instruments; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and one (1) year of experience in safeguarding the public from the hazards of nuclear radiation.

R11/14/91

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive