Naval Health Physics Training Specialist

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard seeks a Health Physicist (Training) to lead radiological training programs in the Radiological Support Division, ensuring alignment with federal and naval requirements.

You will review changes, conduct site surveillances, evaluate training quality, and develop all radiological courses, including visitor awareness. A strong background in health physics and instructional design is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in NAVSEA radiological control procedures and training development.
• Knowledge of naval nuclear reactor health physics and radiological controls.
• Experience developing and implementing instructional courses for professional and technical levels.
• Understanding of Radiological Control Office objectives and Navy programs.
• Ability to evaluate monitoring procedures, PPE, dosimetry, and environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Review changes to Health Physics and ensure inclusion in affected training courses.
• Conduct work site surveillances to verify compliance with federal and local requirements.
• Evaluate shop, classroom, and practical training for adequacy and adherence to standards.
• Provide expertise on health physics matters to management.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, facilitate, progress, and evaluate radiological training courses.
• Review changes to health physics and naval radiological control requirements for inclusion in training.
• Conduct radiation awareness training for non-radiation workers and visitors.
• Advise management on the status of skills training in the shipyard.
• Evaluate and advise on health physics aspects of equipment/procedures involving ionizing radiation.
• Conduct R&D of techniques for new radiological procedures.

Skills

Health physics

Training development

Radiological controls

NAVSEA procedures

Safety compliance

Course review

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science or engineering

Health physicist certification (ABHP)

Tools

Portable radiation instruments

Job description

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard seeks a Health Physicist (Training) to lead radiological training programs in the Radiological Support Division, ensuring alignment with federal and naval requirements.

You will review changes, conduct site surveillances, evaluate training quality, and develop all radiological courses, including visitor awareness. A strong background in health physics and instructional design is essential for this role.