Radiation Safety Officer (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Anglin Consulting Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglin Consulting Group, a SDVOSB professional services firm, seeks a Radiation Safety Officer to lead health physics and regulatory compliance for the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The role ensures NRC/VA NHPP compliance and supports clinical operations with radioactive materials.

The RSO will conduct audits, calibrate instruments, manage dosimetry, and participate in the Radiation Safety Committee, reporting to the Director of Business Solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of applied Health Physics or Radiation Safety Officer experience in a complex facility.
• Deep working knowledge of NRC regulations and ALARA principles; preferred VA/DoD medical setting.
• RSO certification requirements and board certifications are highly valued.
• Requires ability to obtain VA Public Trust clearance and pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Radiation Safety Program to ensure full NRC Master Materials License compliance and VA directives.
• Conduct audits, leak tests, calibrate surveys, and document findings in clinical areas using isotopes and radiation devices.
• Administer personnel monitoring, analyze exposure data, and enforce corrective actions under ALARA.
• Serve on the Radiation Safety Committee, briefing leadership and staff on metrics and incidents.
• Develop and deliver mandatory radiation safety training for staff and researchers.
• Maintain emergency response plans and lead on-site mitigation for radiological events.

Skills

Health Physics

Regulatory compliance

NRC regulations

ALARA principles

Program leadership

Radiation safety

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Health Physics or related field

Tools

Survey instruments

Radiation monitoring equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Anglin Consulting Group (ACG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) professional services firm. We partner with federal, defense, and commercial organizations to optimize operations, drive financial discipline, and streamline mission-critical processes. Delivering expertise in program and project management, financial management, acquisition lifecycle support, data analytics, and operational consulting, Anglin Consulting Group is committed to helping our clients achieve peak performance-always from a different angle.

Company Overview

Anglin Consulting Group (ACG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) professional services firm. We partner with federal, defense, and commercial organizations to optimize operations, drive financial discipline, and streamline mission-critical processes. Delivering expertise in program and project management, financial management, acquisition lifecycle support, data analytics, and operational consulting, Anglin Consulting Group is committed to helping our clients achieve peak performance-always from a different angle.

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Work

Location: Washington, DC

Reports To: Director of Business Solutions

This position is in support of a presolicitation and is contingent upon final contract award

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) provides highly specialized health physics, regulatory compliance, and operational radiation safety support to the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The RSO acts as the primary authority on site for the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices (e.g., Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, diagnostic radiology). The successful candidate will ensure the facility maintains strict compliance with the VA National Health Physics Program (NHPP), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), OSHA, and local safety standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & NRC Compliance: Direct the facility's Radiation Safety Program, ensuring full compliance with the VA's NRC Master Materials License (MML) and VHA Directives (e.g., VHA Directive 1105).
• Clinical Safety Surveillance: Conduct continuous audits, leak tests, and inspections of clinical areas utilizing isotopes and radiation-producing equipment; calibrate survey instruments and document findings.
• Dosimetry & Exposure Management: Administer the personnel monitoring program (dosimetry badges), analyze occupational exposure reports, investigate any ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) exceedances, and enforce corrective actions.
• Radiation Safety Committee (RSC): Serve as a vital member (and often coordinator) of the RSC, briefing hospital leadership, principal investigators, and medical staff on compliance metrics, incidents, and protocol updates.
• Emergency Response & Decontamination: Maintain and execute radiological emergency response plans, providing immediate on-site mitigation and reporting for radiological spills or uncontrolled exposures.
• Training & Credentialing: Develop and deliver mandatory radiation safety training for clinical staff, researchers, and ancillary personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of applied Health Physics or Radiation Safety Officer experience within a complex hospital, clinical, or federal healthcare system.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep working knowledge of NRC regulations (10 CFR Parts 20 and 35), ALARA principles, and federal hospital compliance standards. Prior experience in a VA or DoD medical treatment facility is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Must meet the NRC training and experience requirements to be formally named as an RSO on a radioactive materials license. Board Certification by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) / American Board of Radiology (ABR) is strongly preferred. National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) is also highly valued.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiological Science, or a closely related physical science.
• Clearance: Must be capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a VA Public Trust (PIV) credential.

Anglin Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.