Radiation Health Physics 2 (RHP2)

This is hybrid, full-time, permanent position.

Join the Washington State Department of Health to help protect and improve the health of all people through equity, innovation, and engagement.

We’re hiring for a key role in our Division of Environmental Public Health, supporting the Office of Radiation Protection. You’ll lead efforts to implement the Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Act—partnering with Tribes, engaging impacted communities, managing environmental justice assessments, and ensuring compliance with funding and policy requirements.

This role reports to the Radioactive Materials Section Manager and contributes to our mission by:

• Conducting reviews of radioactive materials license applications.
• Consulting with applicants or licensees to assure adequacy of applications and preparing licenses in final form.
• Performing facility and field inspections of users of radioactive materials.
• Conducting investigations or assisting higher level staff in investigating incidents or accidents involving radioactive materials.
• Assessing regulations, standards, practices, and procedures for use in controlling exposure to beneficial uses of radiation.

Success in this position relies on a strong foundation of core competencies: accountability, communication, cultural competency, teamwork, and respect for others. We value sound judgment, clear and empathetic communication, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous improvement. You’ll need the ability to apply critical thinking, enforce regulations fairly, and work collaboratively in a respectful, inclusive environment.

Location and Flexibility 

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and conducting inspections in the field.    It is anticipated that you’ll be expected to perform work activities in the field across Western and Eastern Washington region 15% of the time. 

Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed.): 

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: Six (6) years of experience in an official radiation control program.

Option 2: One year as a Radiation Health Physicist 1 in an official radiation control program.

Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering or biological science, or a closely related field, and two (2) years in an official radiation control program.

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.

Experience will include the following computer skills: Use of computer word processing, inputting data into databases related to work activities, and communicating with others verbally and in writing, including utilizing email systems.

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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