Job Details 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 : Yes
Job Summary 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 , 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.
Qualifications 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.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Laura Jones at laura.m.jones@state.mn.us or 651-201-4842 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Laura Jones at laura.m.jones@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at heatlh.hr.ada@state.mn.us .
