Certified Health Physicist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech, a leading environmental and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) to join our Cincinnati, Ohio office to provide dedicated support on a United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) technical support contract. The position will be based in Erlanger, KY, within a U.S. EPA office and warehouse space.

The CHP must be certified by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) or equivalent certification and will perform health physics work in support of the U.S. EPA radiation safety function. The CHP will support maintenance of radiological equipment to ensure that projects meet all federal protocols and environmental laws and regulations specifically regarding radioactive material. The CHP will have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings.

• Maintain and manage U.S. EPA’s radiological monitoring equipment for response readiness.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures associated with radiological monitoring equipment.
• Participate in radiological field surveys, field sampling, and data collection.
• Conduct field experiments and/or data analyses.
• Support U.S. EPA with conducting advanced radiological workshops by preparing agendas, presenting topical material, and shipping radiological equipment to workshop meeting locations.
• Provide radiological response and technical support.
• Communicate and coordinate with project clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Establish, grow, and maintain client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in health physics, natural sciences, physical sciences, or engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• CHP certification by the American Board of Health Physics.
• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER and 8‑Hour Refresher.
• EPA standard security clearance.
• Must be able to conduct project site and client visits, which could include overnight travel.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must also be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Must be capable of passing a U.S. Government background check for work on federal contracts.
• Must pass a motor vehicle record background check and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Previous emergency response experience.
• Experience working for or on behalf of federal agencies, such as the U.S. EPA.

• Must be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain and be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment.
• Must be able to complete annual medical monitoring program.

• Role responsibilities will require occasional project site and client visits up to approximately 10%, which could include overnight travel.
• Site work may be completed outdoors within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.

• Typical Monday – Friday workweek, may occasionally exceed 40 hours per week. Rare night and weekend work on an as‑needed basis.

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long‑term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.