Health Physicist

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Sick & vacation leave

Work-life balance programs

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers at select locations

STAR program discounts

Retirement & deferred compensation

Zusammenfassung

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is seeking an investigator to perform on-site inspections of radioactive materials licensees and review license applications in support of public health and safety. The role includes regulatory compliance tasks, coordination with NRC training, and reporting findings.

Qualifications include a relevant science degree or equivalent experience, a driver's license, and the ability to work across multiple sites with travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

• High School or GED or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science with emphasis on biology/chemistry.
• Experience or training in radiation safety preferred; will train the right candidate.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Aufgaben

• Perform on-site inspections of radioactive materials licensees to determine compliance with regulations.
• Review license applications and amendments and prepare documents for issuance or written recommendations for denial.
• Participate in emergency response and environmental survey activities as needed.
• Attend NRC training to maintain qualifications for inspection and licensing.
• Communicate with licensees via email, phone, or mailed documents.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Editing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in environmental science (biology/chemistry emphasis)

Associate of Science degree + 2 years radiation-related experience (substitution)

High School or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: November 12 th , 2026. Required documents uploaded by: November 12 th , 2026.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Radiation Control Program is seeking to hire for processing licenses and conducting inspections on Radioactive Materials Licensees. Our program consists of four inspectors, a lead inspector, and a supervisor. We are looking for a candidate that has a passion for science and public safety. The successful candidate will preferably have a degree in physical science or biology, as well as at least 2 years consistent work history. Experience with radiation safety is also preferred, but we will fully train the right candidate.

Our nearly 250 licensees are a variety of medical, industrial and academic that use radioactive material in their everyday operations. Licensing is carried out in coordination with the licensee via email, phone or mailed documents. Inspections can mostly be conducted during day trips; some overnight travel is required, utilizing vehicles provided by the agency.

In addition to regular duties, our team members support emergency response and environmental survey activities. We also strongly encouraged professional development of all staff.

There will be technical training provided by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the form of several online classes and in-person classes. Training sites are contracted by the NRC, in-person classes are held in one-week increments, and all travel expenses are covered. Typically, all required training is completed in 18 months. Advanced training is completed in 36 months from hire.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary

The position (K0232192) Perform on-site inspections of radioactive materials licensees to determine if the use, possession, transfer, disposal, and storage of radioactive materials are in accordance with K.S.A. 48-1601 et. Seq. Review qualifications of radioactive materials users and calculate radiation exposure potential to employees and the public including any environmental impact. The inspections are followed by a written report and recommendation for enforcement action, the first steps of which are carried out by the employee. These actions are performed in accordance with Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations (K.A.R. 28-35-133 through 28-35-608), and shall ensure compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards. Attend NRC training as assigned to maintain qualifications for inspection and licensing under NRC rules.

Review radioactive materials license application and amendment requests and obtain necessary clarification needed for final evaluation of applications. Prepare license documents for issuance or written recommendations for denial. The review is based on guides, regulations, site inspections, and professional judgment of the employee. Reviews data and information from medical physicists and radiation safety officers to provide consultation on radioactive materials possession criteria including the adequacy of shielding plans, source security, dose assessment, authorized users, and coordinate requests by and provide guidance on exemptions or variances.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as a member of the KDHE Radiological Emergency Response Team. This will include providing administrative support to program members responding in the field, utilizing Web EOC to log information and track response status, generating reports, and coordinating logistics support for program members during the response.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies involving radioactive material licensed by Kansas. This includes performing timely investigations, ensuring all required notifications are accomplish within time requirements, including through the NMED system and reports to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This also includes establishing corrective actions and performing dose calculations, initiation of enforcement actions as required, and follow-up actions to ensure compliance. This also includes generation of reports to document the incident as required.
• Based on personal observations and analysis of data assembled by other unit staff, participate in preparations relative to Nuclear Regulatory Commission IMPEP audits, review and revisions to Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations, licensing guides and information notices for radioactive materials licensees.Performs calibrations of radiation detection/measurement equipment; cataloging of sealed source evaluations; and special projects as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science. An Associate of Science degree in any science field and two years of experience working in a radiation-related field, OR four years of experience in a radiation-related field may be substituted for the required education.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Writing skills related to writing guidance and instructional documents and fiscal reports
  • Communications skills related to providing excellent customer service primarily via telephone
  • Experience in procedures to use radioactive material in radiation/high radiation areas
  • Experience in radioactive materials handling, dose assessment
  • Experience in Health Physics and Radiation health measurements
  • Certification/eligible for American Board of Health Physics
  • Certification/eligible for Nat'l Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists
  • Certification/eligible for ASRT or other societies/organizations dealing with radiation protection
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • The incumbent must be certified by a physician to utilize personal protective equipment including respiratory protection equipment within 12 months of hire and maintain respiratory qualification throughout employment.
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.