HEALTH PHYSICIST

About the Role

Under immediate supervision, this entry-level position is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health, and similar science-related program work of routine difficulty. The role involves learning to perform related work as required. An employee appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDEC Environmental Scientist 2 after successful completion of a mandatory one-year probationary period.

Location

• Davidson County, Nashville, TN

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates credentials of medical users, facility design, and the proper use of radioisotopes.
• Provides expert assistance to the public regarding the use of radioactive material.
• Responds to incidents and emergencies involving radiation sources at licensed or registered facilities.
• Assists the regulated community and other employees in understanding and complying with State regulations concerning radiation sources and devices.
• Utilizes a computer and software, including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and email, to complete assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer and software (databases, word processing, spreadsheets, email)
• Computer/Tablet/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax
• Telephone/Cell Phone/Pager/Two-Way Radios
• Watercraft/Motor Vehicle/ATV (if required by position)
• Sampling, Monitoring Equipment and Supplies/Tools
• GPS/PPE/Power and Hand Tools

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher degree in:
• Environmental science
• Physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology)
• Ecology
• Sustainability or applied science in sustainability
• Life sciences (e.g., biology, microbiology, agricultural science, agronomy, health physics, biophysics)
• Environmental health
• Pre-medicine
• Engineering
• Other acceptable science or natural resource-related fields.
• An acceptable environmental, physical, or life science degree will be considered based on assignment by the specific program area.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment (if required).
• If position requires operating a boat, must obtain a boater's license.
• Must successfully complete training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or other federal agencies.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to eligibility for access to federally restricted radiological systems and participation in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) training programs.
• Note: Applicants should consider their eligibility under federal regulations before applying.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Tech Savvy
• Business Insight

Knowledge

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Geology
• Law & Government

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Time Management
• Writing Abilities
• Written Comprehension
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility (if required)
• Prolonged Stamina (if required)