Radiation Protection Program Manager

THE POSITION

As the Radiation Protection Program Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will take on an exciting leadership role that strengthens public safety across Pennsylvania. This position is a chance to advance important statewide programs that protect families and communities. You will work with skilled professionals and partner organizations to expand the reach of critical radon initiatives. Bring your expertise to a team that values innovation and public service.

This role oversees the development and direction of statewide radon programs and ensures strong public outreach and technical quality across the Commonwealth. As a Radiation Protection Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership:
  Direct statewide radon programs and guide certification activities for radon testers, mitigators, and laboratories
• Staff Oversight:
  Supervise Radon Section Chiefs and ensure effective operations and training for division staff
• Quality Management:
  Maintain data accuracy across electronic systems and oversee updates to procedures, policies, and guidance
• Interagency Coordination:
  Work with EPA, state partners, and other DEP programs to align goals, manage grants, and share information
• Public Engagement:
  Prepare technical materials, deliver presentations, and support outreach efforts such as Radon Awareness Month
• Administrative Management:
  Handle division scheduling, recruitment, and emergency response readiness

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

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• This position requires travel
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to 3 days per week. 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 $89,966 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

• Four years of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiation hazards, that includes two years of supervisory experience, and certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics; or
• Five years of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiation hazards, that includes two years of supervisory experience, and possession of a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or
• Two years as a Radiation Protection Program Supervisor or Nuclear Safety Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiation hazards, that includes two years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics or applied health physics; or
• Six years of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiation hazards, that includes two years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree with major coursework 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 which includes two years of supervisory experience in the recognition, evaluation and control of radiation hazards