Health Physicist; Radiation Safety

This position is located at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. This position has the primary responsibility for implementing and managing the medical center’s Radiation Safety Program.

English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

To qualify for this position, you must also meet the Basic Educational Requirement, Specialized Experience requirement and the Selective Placement Factor.

Successfully completion of a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and/or calculus.

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If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation.

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A combination of education and experience that includes courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics (copy of certification must be submitted with your application). PLUS appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described above.

NOTE:

If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.

One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑12) in the Federal Service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: applying radiation safety and health physics knowledge for a limited scope license that consists of radiology, research, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy, and lab services;

detecting and measuring the types of ionizing radiations used by a medical center, such as wide energy range of X rays, gamma rays, and beta particles; and managing a facility‑wide radiation safety program, ensuring full compliance with directives, NRC license/permit conditions, OSHA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining current policies, procedures, and training that reflect the latest regulatory and accrediting agency expectations.

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Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.

Selective Placement Factors (SPF) have been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.

The SPF for this position is: must possess a Radioactive Materials (RAM) License (35.100, 35.200, 35.300, and 35.1000 level classifications) and/or Nuclear Regulatory Commission Form 313A (RSO) documentation. (DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE CREDIT)

• Experience working with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
• Previous experience serving as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Knowledge of Record Controls Schedule 10‑1.7250 and N1‑015‑02‑005 for Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety Records Management.