Health Physicist

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: November 12 th , 2026 Required documents uploaded by: November 12 th , 2026 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Radiation Control Program is seeking to hire for processing licenses and conducting inspections on Radioactive Materials Licensees.

Our program consists of four inspectors, a lead inspector, and a supervisor. We are looking for a candidate that has a passion for science and public safety. The successful candidate will preferably have a degree in physical science or biology, as well as at least 2 years consistent work history. Experience with radiation safety is also preferred, but we will fully train the right candidate.

Our nearly 250 licensees are a variety of medical, industrial and academic that use radioactive material in their everyday operations. Licensing is carried out in coordination with the licensee via email, phone or mailed documents. Inspections can mostly be conducted during day trips; some overnight travel is required, utilizing vehicles provided by the agency.

In addition to regular duties, our team members support emergency response and environmental survey activities. We also strongly encouraged professional development of all staff. There will be technical training provided by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the form of several online classes and in-person classes.

Training sites are contracted by the NRC, in-person classes are held in one-week increments, and all travel expenses are covered. Typically, all required training is completed in 18 months. Advanced training is completed in 36 months from hire. Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov.

Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan. Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

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http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ About the Position Who can apply: Anyone (External). Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00 * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The position (K0232192) Perform on-site inspections of radioactive materials licensees to determine if the use, possession, transfer, disposal, and storage of radioactive materials are in accordance with K.

S.A. 48-1601 et. Seq. Review qualifications of radioactive materials users and calculate radiation exposure potential to employees and the public including any environmental impact. The inspections are followed by a written report and recommendation for enforcement action, the first steps of which are carried out by the employee.

These actions are performed in accordance with Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations (K.A.R. 28-35-133 through 28-35-608), and shall ensure compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards. Attend NRC training as assigned to maintain qualifications for inspection and licensing under NRC rules. Review radioactive materials license application and amendment requests and obtain necessary clarification needed for final evaluation of applications.

Prepare license documents for issuance or written recommendations for denial. The review is based on guides, regulations, site inspections, and professional judgment of the employee. Reviews data and information from medical physicists and radiation safety officers to provide consultation on radioactive materials possession criteria including the adequacy of shielding plans, source security, dose assessment, authorized users, and coordinate requests by and provide guidance on exemptions or variances.

Job Responsibilities

may include but are not limited to the following: Serve as a member of the KDHE Radiological Emergency Response Team. This will include providing administrative support to program members responding in the field, utilizing Web EOC to log information and track response status, generating reports, and coordinating logistics support for program members during the response.

Respond to incidents and emergencies involving radioactive material licensed by Kansas. This includes performing timely investigations, ensuring all required notifications are accomplish within time requirements, including through the NMED system and reports to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This also includes establishing corrective actions and performing dose calculations, initiation of enforcement actions as required, and follow-up actions to ensure compliance.

This also includes generation of reports to document the incident as required. Based on personal observations and analysis of data assembled by other unit staff, participate in preparations relative to Nuclear Regulatory Commission IMPEP audits, review and revisions to Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations, licensing guides and information notices for radioactive materials licensees.

Performs calibrations of radiation detection/measurement equipment; cataloging of sealed source evaluations; and special projects as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

High School, GED Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License

• Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science. An Associate of Science degree in any science field and two years of experience working in a radiation-related field, OR four years of experience in a radiation-related field may be substituted for the required education.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: Writing skills related to writing guidance and instructional documents and fiscal reports Communications skills related to providing excellent customer service primarily via telephone Experience in procedures to use radioactive material in radiation/high radiation areas Experience in radioactive materials handling, dose assessment Experience in Health Physics and Radiation health measurements Certification/eligible for American Board of Health Physics Certification/eligible for Nat'l Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists Certification/eligible for ASRT or other societies/organizations dealing with radiation protection Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: The incumbent must be certified by a physician to utilize personal protective equipment including respiratory protection equipment within 12 months of hire and maintain respiratory qualification throughout employment.

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