Health Physicist

2 months ago


Germantown, Maryland, United States Department Of Energy Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Health Physicist to join our team at the Department of Energy. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and the public.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and develop regulations, standards, and policies aimed at radiation protection of the public and environment.
  • Perform radiological impact assessments of the public and environment, applying modeling codes such as the RESRAD family of codes and the MARSSIM methodology.
  • Collaborate with field and contractor Health Physics professional staff and with counterpart officials of other Federal agencies or private sector.
  • Serve as liaison for matters concerning radiation protection in the private or public sector.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Must have a degree in a natural science or engineering field, with at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.
  • Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.