Health Physicist 2026-02043

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Retirement plans (Pension & 457b)

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality in Cheyenne seeks a Health Physicist to review radiological hazards related to uranium recovery. The role involves evaluating license submissions, performing inspections, and communicating technical guidance to industry and agencies.

Under limited supervision, you will build regulatory standards, support licensees, and advance NRC-equivalent training to become a reviewer and inspector in uranium recovery, contributing to Wyoming communities.

Qualifications

• Health physics knowledge and radiological safety practices.
• Ability to evaluate industrial processes and data against regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review submissions such as license renewals, amendments, radiological surveys, environmental impact statements, and decommissioning plans.
• Lead on-site inspections of licensed facilities to determine compliance.
• Communicate technical information to public and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Health physics

Regulatory review

Inspections

Radiological safety

Environmental monitoring

Job description

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park, about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools, the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University, for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities. Outdoor activities include hunting, fishing, camping, boating, backpacking, mountain biking, and skiing, and just a 90-minute drive to Denver International Airport.

This position is a Health Physicist in the Land Quality Division (LQD) Uranium Recovery Program. Under limited supervision this position functions as a specialist in health physics reviewing radiological hazards associated with uranium recovery operations. This includes conducting inspections as well as reviewing technical submissions such as license applications, license renewals, license amendments, radiological surveys, groundwater restoration reports, environmental impact statements, and decommissioning plans. Additionally, this position supports the licensees by developing and implementing regulatory guidance and standards and effectively communicating those to industry. In addition, this position will meet the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) equivalent training to become a uranium recovery license reviewer and inspector.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Using knowledge of radiological principles, employee reviews technical submissions such as license renewals, amendments, radiological surveys, environmental impact statements, and decommissioning plans. Compares submissions to rules, regulations, or standards and reports items to the program manager with recommendations for actions.
• Applies professional judgment (accepted health physics knowledge and accepted radiological safety practices) to evaluate industrial processes, facility operational data, technical performance, or other information and makes recommendations based on the results.
• Analyzes and comprehends operator generated data such as (environmental monitoring data and exposure data) and ensure operators are in compliance.
• Serves as technical lead in on-site inspections of licensed facilities to determine compliance with State and Federal radiological regulations, license conditions, and requirements contained in the licensee application. Travel to licensed facilities within the State up to 6 times per year.
• Effectively communicate highly technical information to the public, regulated communities, and other government agencies who may not have a technical background.
• Requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
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