Radiation Health Physicist Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montgomery County, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Radiation Health Physicist Trainee works for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and receives structured training and supervised field experience in radiation safety inspections, complaint investigations, and regulatory compliance. The trainee supports experienced inspectors while learning applicable procedures and regulations and the safe use of radiation detection equipment. The role contributes to public health protection by helping evaluate radiation safety at medical, industrial, and academic facilities.

The position is full-time, with work hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Full-time telework may be available from an approved location within Pennsylvania, subject to a securely configured high-speed internet connection and the agency's ability to change telework arrangements. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Norristown. New Commonwealth employees begin at an annual salary of $53,008.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: four years of technical work experience in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling radiation hazards and 20 college credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or two years of such technical work experience and an associate degree in radiation physics or a related field; or a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or a bachelor's degree with major coursework in physical, biological, or radiological sciences or nuclear engineering that includes 20 college credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or a bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics, or applied health physics.
• Possess an active Class C motor vehicle license.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Applicants claiming education toward the minimum requirements must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support supervised inspections of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.
• Use radiation detection instruments to collect field data and observe facility operations.
• Help draft inspection reports and document findings according to program procedures.
• Assist in identifying safety concerns and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in investigations of radiation-related complaints and determine appropriate follow-up.
• Participate in emergency response training and assist during drills or actual radiological events.

What This Job Offers

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