# Direct Hire Public Notice - Health Physicist

Hiring organization: [Nuclear Regulatory Commission](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nuclear-regulatory-commission)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/861d689d-41d7-45c8-ae46-8452b2baeb1c

Listed on Nuclear Regulatory Commission's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Rockville, MD
- Salary: 143913 – 187093 USD per year

## Summary

This federal position involves leading radiation protection programs for nuclear facilities and materials under NRC regulation, including developing safety standards and analyzing complex radiation hazards. It suits experienced health physicists with strong knowledge of nuclear regulations and the ability to manage large technical projects and guide policy decisions.

_Our summary, not Nuclear Regulatory Commission's wording._

## Skills named

Project Management, Radiation Protection, Risk Analysis, Technical Writing

## Required

- U.S. citizenship
- At least one year specialized experience in nuclear safety and radiation protection at equivalent level
- Degree in natural science or engineering with 30+ semester hours in health physics, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, or calculus
- Knowledge of NRC licensing and inspection procedures for medical use of byproduct material
- Ability to conduct independent evaluations and establish policy
- Ability to lead large projects involving licensing actions and regulatory guidance
- Strong written and oral communication skills for technical and policy matters

## Nice to have

- Certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics
- Experience with Agreement States medical regulations

Apply on Nuclear Regulatory Commission's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889303900