Description
Radiation Health Physicist 2 (RHP2) in the Office of Radiation Protection
Full time – permanent – hybrid
Be a vital part of Washington State’s mission to safeguard public health. As an RHP2 in the Environmental Sciences Section, you will play a key role in monitoring and controlling radiation exposure to ensure it stays as low as reasonably achievable, protecting the health and safety of communities across the state.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct sample collection and data analysis to understand the presence and effects of radiation in various environments.
- Use scientific methods to model radiation release, transport, and exposure, providing crucial insights for environmental protection and public safety.
- Review and evaluate technically complex documents related to proposed radiation releases and contamination removal, ensuring compliance with safety standards and minimizing risks.
Location and Flexibility
Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office/field. It is anticipated that you’ll be expected to perform most field work activities within the Eastern Washington region 25% of the time with the occasional statewide visits. Training for this role will include in the Richland WA office and field time at the start of your employment with us.
Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed.):
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Two (2) years as a Radiation Health Physicist 1 conducting the typical work of that classification, or equivalent, in an official radiation control program.
Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical science, engineering (all branches), or biological science, AND one (1) year of experience in an official radiation control program.
AND for both options:
Computer Skills: Use of computer word processing, input data into databases related to work activities, and communicate with others verbally and in writing, including utilizing email systems.
NOTE: An official radiation control program is a radiation control program that is large enough to devote full-time staff to the review and control of the use of ionizing radiation with the intent of limiting and reducing human exposure to radiation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in radiological or nuclear disciplines, radiation safety, health physics, or related field with experience in environmental health physics.
- Experience with investigating radiation incidents or accidents.
- Experience interpreting regulations and policies governing the use of radioactive materials.
- Experience in the field of Radiation Science such that professional experience and education can be used to make decisions that protect the public from sources of ionizing radiation and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and standards.
- Experience in Environmental Health Physics.
- Experience with radiological computer programs.
Benefits and Lifestyle
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.
We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
Conditions of Employment:
Representation: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:
- Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
- Federal facilities require security clearance to access sites such as Hanford or PSNS.
- Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
- Work in an environment where exposure to radiation is likely and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and determined by the level of hazard.
- Work in primitive and isolated areas such as, aquatic, desert, industrial, and forested environments with natural hazards related to weather, (high and low temperatures ranging between -15F to 120F, snow, rain, etc.) and wildlife (snakes, stinging insects, etc.).
- Relocate or transfer objects and materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
- Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
- Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter.
In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.
Do attach the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- DD-214 (if applicable)
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:
- REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.
- Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
- Certifications or Diplomas
- Projects or Portfolios
- Letters of Recommendation
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Andrea Thieme at (360) 918-6601 or andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.