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We are seeking a highly skilled Health Physicist to join our team at the Department of Energy - Agency Wide. As a Health Physicist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our employees and the public by developing and implementing radiation protection programs.

• Establish and implement comprehensive radiation protection programs at assigned sites and facilities.
• Provide authoritative advice to program and facility leadership on proposed new or modified facilities to determine the degree of health physics and radiation safety hazards associated with operations.
• Interpret organizational radiation safety policy and guidance.
• Review and evaluate contractor technical reports, statements, plans, assessments, and other documents to ensure compliance with Department of Energy policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain liaison and cooperative relationships with Federal agency management, Federal Executive Boards and Associations, and professional organizations to promote acceptance and understanding of laws, organization regulations, and industry and DOE standards and objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science or engineering field, including at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service, including assessing radiological training programs and radiation safety program performance for compliance with requirements, providing technical assistance to organization personnel performing radiation protection and radiological health and safety activities, drafting or updating standard operating procedures for radiation protection activities, and evaluating contractor effectiveness and compliance with federal and state guidelines and radiological control requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide technical guidance to organization personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcripts to the contact information provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.