Health Physicist, Field Radiation Safety & NRC Training

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Editing

Education

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

Job description

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.