NC
$143,913 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
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