Health Physicist

We are seeking a highly skilled Health Physicist to join our team at the State of Kansas. As a Health Physicist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens by analyzing and interpreting data from environmental samples, learning about radiation and health physics concepts, and conducting fieldwork to collect environmental samples.

• Implement and operate the KDHE radiological environmental monitoring program
• Collect and analyze environmental samples for routine radiological environmental surveillance and Wolf Creek environmental monitoring
• Coordinate fieldwork with the Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist I and ensure quality assurance requirements are met
• Prepare and interpret environmental surveillance reports and correspondence
• Communicate scientific and technical environmental information to public, organizations, or internal audiences

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, geology, or related natural science
• Associate of Science degree in any science field and four years of experience working in a radiation-related field, or six years of experience in a radiation-related field
• Valid Driver's License

• Bachelor's degree in health physics, sciences, or engineering
• Certification or eligible for certification by the American Board of Health Physics
• Certification or eligible for certification by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists
• Certification or eligible for certification by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Please note that the incumbent must be certified by a physician to utilize personal protective equipment within 12 months of hire and maintain respiratory qualification throughout employment. The incumbent must also be certified as both a Radon Measurement and Radon Mitigation Technician within 12 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.