Radiation Safety Investigator & Health Physics Lead

Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Health Physicist I to lead radiological investigations, inspections, and technical assessments. The role involves supervising teams, coordinating incident responses, and producing detailed reports on radiation safety and environmental health matters.

The position requires a health physics-related degree or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in health physics, nuclear or environmental sciences or related field.
• Education and experience may be substituted for one another; four years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to supervise investigations, prepare technical reports and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex environmental assessments and radiological investigations to ensure compliance with radiation control laws.
• Lead investigation teams and prepare comprehensive reports of findings.
• Perform inspections of licensed facilities and radiation-producing devices to verify safety standards.
• Provide testimony in administrative proceedings or hearings related to radiological health issues.

Skills

Radiation control

Inspections

Technical reporting

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

Health physics degree

Tools

Radiation detectors

RESRAD

Job description

Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Health Physicist I to lead radiological investigations, inspections, and technical assessments. The role involves supervising teams, coordinating incident responses, and producing detailed reports on radiation safety and environmental health matters.

The position requires a health physics-related degree or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.