Direct Hire Public Notice - Health Physicist

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks a health physics/radiation protection specialist to support the medical use of byproduct material, applying NRC regulations and contributing to licensing actions. This role emphasizes independent evaluation, policy development, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.

Based in the Rockville, MD area, you will engage in large-scale projects, risk-informed decision making, and regulatory guidance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying nuclear safety and radiation protection principles.
• Knowledge of NRC rules and licensing actions for medical byproduct material.
• Ability to evaluate programs and document performance to support policy.
• Experience leading large projects and regulatory guidance development.
• Strong written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Skills

Health physics

Radiological protection

NRC regulations

Licensing & rulemaking

Written & oral communication

Job description

This position is located in various organizations within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) is a hiring authority granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to address critical hiring needs or severe candidate shortages.

U.S. citizenship is REQUIRED. Direct hiring authority for the 1306 series is being used.

This position is being filled using the agency's Direct Hire Authority.

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience applying the principles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and NRC regulations and guidance related to the medical use of byproduct material.

1. Demonstrated broad knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of health physics/radiological protection, relevant to the application of NRC rules, policies, procedures, and safety standards for byproduct materials regulation, including using available information and risk insights to support decisions.
2. Demonstrated broad knowledge of NRC goals, mission, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the NRC's licensing, inspection and implementation of regulatory programs pertaining to the medical use of byproduct material (e.g., 10 CFR Part 35, Medical Use of Byproduct Material, or related Agreement States medical regulations).
3. Demonstrated ability to perform independent evaluations and reviews of programs, issues, or problems which document program performance, set precedent, or establish policy.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and manage large projects and assessments involving the development of licensing actions, rulemaking packages, regulatory guidance, Commission policy, or technical reports.
5. Demonstrated substantial experience and skill in written and oral communication to a diverse audience regarding complex technical, policy, and process matters, which includes engagement of varying viewpoints and the ability to develop resolution to issues.