Technician, Health Physics A

Tennessee Valley Authority; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Decatur, AL, is seeking an entry-level Health Physics Technician trainee to learn under supervision. The role involves assisting with radiological surveys, monitoring equipment, and maintaining exposure records while developing with Nuclear Power Group.

Relocation benefits are offered; candidates must be able to obtain unescorted access to the nuclear plant, work rotating shifts, and travel to plant locations as needed.

Qualifications

• No experience required; entry level trainee position.
• Must obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and accept overtime.
• Travel to plant locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited radiological surveys to assess hazards.
• Maintain radiation exposure records and monitor equipment.
• Assist health physics staff with routine surveillances and inspections.
• Follow prescribed methods and instructions under supervision.

Skills

On-call availability

Rotating shifts

Willingness to travel

Education

AS degree in health physics or related field

Radiation Protection fundamental exam (junior or senior) qualification

Job description

Job ID: 518961
Location: ATHENS, AL
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Radiation Protection Support

Location: Decatur, AL

Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 10/22/2026

Posting Close: 11/01/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Job Summary

This entry level, trainee position requires no experience. Using prescribed methods and procedures, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced health physics technician. Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and expected results. Performs a variety of tasks, which should provide experience and familiarization with health physics staff activities. The incumbent may perform limited radiological surveys to assess hazards, routine surveillances and inspections. This position may maintain radiation exposure records and various types of radiation monitoring equipment. Other duties related to the department’s assigned responsibilities may be required to be performed as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Entry level position – never supervises and may be assisted by other health physics technician.

Supervision Received

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

A.S. degree in health physics, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, physics, physical science, life science or computer science or a comparable field of study or Radiation Protection fundamental exam (junior or senior) qualification required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on-call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. The position requires use of protective clothing and work in areas with elevated temperatures, high noise backgrounds, asbestos, radiation, and other industrial hazards.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).