Radiation Health Physicist 1

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Radiation Health Physicist 1 to protect communities by inspecting radiation sources, reviewing safety procedures, and communicating findings. This role focuses on field inspections, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with travel and potential telework options.

Responsibilities include performing facility inspections, collecting readings with detectors, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Five years of technical experience protecting people and environment from radiation hazards or
• Bachelor’s degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics, or applied health physics with relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with health physics or radiological sciences credits (20 credits) or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of registered and licensed radiation sources to assess compliance with regulations.
• Make field measurements and collect readings using radiation detection instruments.
• Prepare written inspection reports and summaries according to procedures.
• Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to facility representatives.
• Respond to supervised inquiries and explain radiation safety practices to the public.
• Assist with supervised investigations of radiation incidents and determine follow-up actions.

Skills

Radiation safety

Inspection procedures

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Field measurements

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics

Bachelor's degree in radiation physics

Certificate in radiation protection technology

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career that involves protecting communities and ensuring the safe use of radiation across the Commonwealth? Become a Radiation Health Physicist 1 with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and take part in essential tasks that keep Pennsylvania’s residents safe. In this role, you will conduct inspections, review safety procedures, and provide detailed responses to radiation-related concerns. Here, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills while contributing to important regulatory and environmental protections. Apply today to step into a position where your efforts will help safeguard public health!

This position focuses on conducting inspections and assisting with evaluations that support safe and responsible radiation practices across the Western Field Division. You will play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with important regulations. As a Radiation Health Physicist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Inspections:Perform inspections of registered and licensed radiation sources to assess compliance with regulations
• Field Measurements:Make observations and collect readings using radiation detection instruments
• Report Preparation:Create written inspection reports and summaries in accordance with required procedures
• Compliance Review:Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to facility representatives
• Public Assistance:Respond to supervised inquiries and help explain radiation safety practices
• Incident Response:Assist with supervised investigations of radiation incidents and determine appropriate follow-up actions

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require travel.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the training program for the Radiation Health Physicist Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of technical experience in providing protection to radiation workers, the general public, and the environment from the effects of radiation and possession of a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or
• One year of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and a bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics, or applied health physics;or
• One year of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and a bachelor's degree with major course work in the physical, biological, or radiological sciences or in nuclear engineering that includes 20 credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requirespossession of an active non-commercial PA Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.