Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Radiation Health Physicist 2 in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4427291 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career that involves protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a passionate and professional individual to perform work in the monitoring and control of radiological health hazards within the Bureau Environmental Protection Southeast Regional Office of Radiation Protection. Join our team today and embark on an exciting Commonwealth career as a Radiation Health Physicist 2! Take the first step towards your professional aspirations and apply now.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As part of this position, your main responsibility will be conducting x-ray and accelerator inspections in the Southeast Region to ensure compliance with radiological rules and regulations set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You will take on the role of team leader for inspections conducted at large hospitals and industrial facilities, where you will also discuss inspection findings and dose reduction studies with licensees and registrants. In addition, you will play a crucial role in emergency response activities, providing radiological expertise and assistance to protect public health and the environment. Furthermore, you will serve as a field team leader during nuclear power plant inspections and emergency exercises organized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for their radiological emergency response activities.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional travel for training and meetings. Emergency response activities and drills. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Radiation Health Physicist 1; or One year of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and possession of a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or Certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics; or Two years 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; or Two years 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; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement: This position requires possession of an active non-commercial PA Class C driver's license or equivalent.
Other Requirements: is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to he supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.