Radiation Health Physicist Trainee

About the Role

This trainee role provides structured training and supervised field experience in radiation safety inspections, complaint investigations, and regulatory compliance. The position supports experienced inspectors while learning procedures, regulations, and the safe use of detection equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inspections of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices under supervision.
• Use radiation detection instruments to collect data and observe facility operations.
• Help draft inspection reports and document findings according to program procedures.
• Assist in identifying safety concerns and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in investigations of radiation-related complaints and determine appropriate follow-up.
• Take part in emergency response training and assist during drills or actual radiological events.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework may be available full-time with a securely configured high-speed internet connection and approved location within Pennsylvania. Option to report to headquarters office in Norristown if unable to telework. Telework ability is subject to change.
• Salary: Starting annual salary of $53,008.00 for new Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees (before taxes).
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Four years of technical work experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and 20 college credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or
• Two years of technical work experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and an associate degree in radiation physics or a related field; or
• Possession of a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or
• A bachelor's degree with major coursework in the physical, biological, or radiological sciences or in nuclear engineering that includes 20 college credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics, or applied health physics.
• Applicants within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits will be considered.

Special Requirement

• Possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
• Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• Attach a copy of college transcripts if claiming education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to disqualification.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711. Contact the interviewer in advance for accommodation requests due to a disability.

Examination Information

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam.
• Score is based on information provided on the application.
• Score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Provide complete and accurate information to avoid a lower score or disqualification.
• Applicants may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.