Radiation Health Physicist 3 (RHP3)

Radioactive Waste Project Lead

This is a field/home-based, full-time, permanent position. 

Our Office of Radiation Protection is seeking a dedicated leader to join the Office of Radiation Protection within the Division of Environmental Public Health. As a Project Lead for the Waste Management Section, you’ll oversee the Radioactive Waste Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards to protect public health from ionizing radiation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead technical and support staff to advance the program’s mission.
• Ensure radioactive waste activities meet state and federal standards.
• Support environmental justice efforts under the Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Act.
• Collaborate with external partners and engage with overburdened communities.

Join us in shaping a safer, healthier Washington!

Option 1: Eight (8) years of professional experience in an official radiation control program using radiation detection and contamination survey instruments that includes the application of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles and dosimetry.  

Option 2: Completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) AND two (2) or more years of professional experience in an official radiation control program using radiation detection and contamination survey instruments that includes the application of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles and dosimetry.

Option 3: A Bachelor of Science degree in physical science, engineering or biological science AND four (4) years of professional experience in an official radiation control program using radiation detection and contamination survey instruments that includes the application of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles and dosimetry.

Option 4: Master of Science degree in physical science, engineering or biological science AND two (2) years of professional experience in an official radiation control program using radiation detection and contamination survey instruments that includes the application of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles and dosimetry.

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.

About WA State Dept. of Health

Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To accomplish all of these, we collaborate with many partners every day. We help ensure a safer and healthier Washington by: Working to improve health through disease and injury prevention, immunization, and newborn screening Providing health and safety information, education and training so people can make healthy choices Promoting a health and wellness system where we live, learn, work, play and worship Addressing environmental health hazards associated with drinking water, food, air quality and pesticide exposure Protecting you and your family by licensing healthcare professionals, investigating disease outbreaks and preparing for emergencies

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