health physicist

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated June 23, 2023.

As a HEALTH PHYSICIST at the GS /14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as Health Physicist, subject matter expert (SME) in the area of nuclear and radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, and advisor to the Supervisory Operations Officer and to the Commandant.
• Makes sound technical, scientific, and policy decisions governing the use and control of radiological sources. And, implements the DTRA Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and Services' laws and regulations.
• Administers and assures compliance with the provisions of all NRC licenses and radioactive material authorizations held by DTRA. Signs for and maintains the radiological inventory. Oversees the transportation of radioactive materials.
• Evaluates and inspects the planning, designing, and constructing of facilities for storage or use of radioactive material or radiation producing devices. Performs technical and administrative audits to ensure compliance with federal regulations and Department of Defense host installation requirements.
• Conducts workplace inspections, audits and evaluations on a routine and non-routine basis in accordance with regulatory guidance and recommends and implements corrective actions as required. Serves as Radiation Safety Officer for radioactive material associated with the 91B permit.
• This position has a direct impact on the health of DTRA, DOD, DOE, DOJ, DOS, EPA, and inter-agency personnel involved in DNWS radiological training, supported exercises, and/or NWIM tours.
• Works closely with the Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), DTRA/RD Site Radiation Safety Officer, DTRA/NE-DS leadership, and the DTRA RSO. This position has a direct impact on DTRA's NRC license, which affects the entire Agency's capability to handle radiological materials and train our DOD and inter-agency students.