Radiation Health Physicist II — Emergency Preparedness & Response

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 7, 2026 TO APRIL 20, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Step into this critical role where science meets public safety. As a Radiation Health Physicist, you will support the Radiation Protection Program Supervisor in preparing for and responding to radiological emergencies, helping safeguard communities when it matters most. You will take part in nuclear power plant drills and real-world readiness exercises, while ensuring vital emergency response instruments and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and tracked.

This is your opportunity to play a hands-on role in protecting public health through precision, preparedness, and expertise!

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 7, 2026 TO APRIL 20, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Step into this critical role where science meets public safety. As a Radiation Health Physicist, you will support the Radiation Protection Program Supervisor in preparing for and responding to radiological emergencies, helping safeguard communities when it matters most. You will take part in nuclear power plant drills and real-world readiness exercises, while ensuring vital emergency response instruments and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and tracked.

This is your opportunity to play a hands-on role in protecting public health through precision, preparedness, and expertise!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Radiation Health Physicist 2, you will bring your expertise to the forefront of public safety by applying state and federal regulations to strengthen radiological emergency planning and response. You will play a key role in reviewing and refining emergency procedures, guiding everything from field response and protective action recommendations to critical administrative functions.

In this dynamic role, you will ensure readiness at every level by coordinating the maintenance and calibration of radiological instruments across response vehicles, keeping essential equipment fully operations. You will also be expected to maintain vital emergency kits, maps, and procedures used in coordination centers and field teams, while testing communication systems, including satellite equipment, P25 radios, and mobile devices, to guarantee seamless connectivity during emergencies.

Beyond operations, you will serve as a trusted resource for the public, responding to inquiries and helping build confidence in radiological emergency preparedness. This is your opportunity to combine technical knowledge, precision, and public service in a role that truly matters!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. You will be required to report 2 days per week to the Environmental Protection Harrisburg Office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,736 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as a Radiation Health Physicist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and possession of a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or
• Certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics; or
• Two years of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and a bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics, or applied health physics; or
• Two years of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and a bachelor's degree with major course work in the physical, biological, or radiological sciences or in nuclear engineering, that includes 20 credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.