Radiation Health Physicist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

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)
• 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
• 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
• Possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to telework full-time (requires securely configured high-speed internet and approved location in Pennsylvania)
• Option to report to headquarters office in Pittsburgh if unable to telework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level