Radiation Health Physicist 1

About the role

The Radiation Health Physicist 1 position within the Department of Environmental Protection offers opportunities to protect workers, communities, and the environment through statewide radiation protection efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of radiation sources and facilities to verify compliance with relevant rules and regulations
• Evaluate radiation safety and quality assurance programs at various facilities and provide recommendations
• Interpret survey data, technical documents, and field measurements to determine safety conditions
• Operate and maintain radiation detection instruments and related tools during field duties
• Participate in radiation emergency drills and respond to incidents as needed
• Prepare clear and accurate inspection reports in accordance with department procedures

Qualifications

• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Possession of an active non-commercial PA Class C driver's license or equivalent
• Maintenance of a REAL ID or passport for this position
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• Ability to perform essential job functions