NUCLEAR SAFETY HEALTH PHYSICS TECH I

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is hiring a Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I. The role conducts environmental sampling and radiological monitoring near nuclear facilities across the state, and performs inspection and escort duties for radioactive materials, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualification includes a Bachelor degree with relevant science coursework and at least one year of health physics experience; Hazwoper

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with major coursework in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics (nuclear sciences preferred).
• One year of professional experience in health physics, radiochemistry, environmental safety, or related field required.
• Prefers one year of experience with ionizing radiation, radiation protection standards, radiochemistry, and environmental monitoring methods.
• Hazwoper technician certification preferred; OHSA Hazwoper certification is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel and Word preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts radiological environmental monitoring program activities.
• Performs radiological surveys, inspections, and escorts of shipments of radioactive materials.
• Participates in radiological and emergency response actions as needed.
• Ensures compliance with Water Treatment Residual regulations and related requirements.
• Calibrates and operates environmental dosimeter reader systems.
• Maintains and calibrates sampling and surveying equipment.
• Participates in Radiological Task Force duties and remains available for callbacks during emergencies.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the job.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics

OHSA Hazwoper certification (technician level)

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

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Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Job Requisition ID:58918
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title:NUCLEAR SAFETY HEAL PHYS TECH I - 83715
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135 monthly; Full Range $6,135 - $8,790 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p ... Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1301 Knotts St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

Position Overview: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking to hire Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I. This position conducts the collection of environmental samples of various media in the environs of nuclear generating stations, licensed facilities and contaminated or potentially contaminated sites throughout the State. The position also conducts inspection and escort of certain types of radioactive materials and conducts radiological response operations. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Nuclear Safety Health Physics Technician I with IEMA-OHS!

This position is a Non-Dode union position. Provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Essential Functions

• Conducts activities associated with the Agency’s Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Performs radiological surveys, compliance inspections, and escorts of shipments involved in the transport ofradioactive materials.
• Participates in response actions for incidents or accidents involving the loss of control of radioactive materials in transit or at fixed facilities.
• Participates in activities necessary to ensure Registrant compliance with the Agency’s Water Treatment Residual regulations.
• Calibrates and operates the environmental dosimeter reader systems.
• Performs and/or schedules maintenance, repair, and calibration on sampling and surveying equipment.
• Performs duties of assigned team position as a member of the Radiological Task Force and remains available for callback during radiological and nuclear emergencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties describedabove.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a Bachelor Degree with major course work in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and preferably including course work in nuclear sciences.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of health physics, radiochemistry, environmental safety, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of experience working with ionizing radiation, the physical and chemical properties of radioisotopes,and the biological and physical effects of radiation.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience working with applicable radiation protection standards, familiarity with radiation measuring equipment, radiochemistry, and environmental monitoring methods.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience understanding and applying rules, regulations, survey procedures, and sample collection procedures.
• Prefers one year of experience in environmental sampling, sample submittal, and laboratory processes.
• Prefers an OHSA Hazwoper certification at the technician level in both general site worker and emergency response.
• Prefers one (1) year experience working with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Prefers one (1) year of working knowledge and experience with global positioning systems and geographical information systems.

Conditions of Employment

• A criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, validdriver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime includingscheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to become Hazwoper certified at the technician level in both general site worker and emergency response.
• Ability to pass the Commercial Vehicles Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level VI Inspection certification course.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a finel