Description

The Radiation Health Physicist 2 drafts radioactive air emission licenses and conducting compliance inspection of radioactive air emission units. This involves reviewing applications to construct, drafting the approval to construct and license to operate, conducting inspections to identify air emission issues, assuring corrective actions are taken, and reviewing air emission reports.

You’ll use your professional experience and education to make judgment-based decisions that protect the public from sources of radioactivity and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and standards. This position contributes the Department of Health’s mission by assuring emissions of radioactive material is kept as low as reasonably achievable.

This is a full-time permanent position.

The duty station for this position is in Richland, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to at the Richland, WA duty station for work activities 2-3-days weekly.

About the Department of Health
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. Learn more about the DOH Transformational Plan.

Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

• Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
• Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
• Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
• Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
• Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.

The Washington State Department of Health acknowledges that our locations statewide are on the homelands of Native people, who have lived in this region from time immemorial. Currently, within the boundaries of Washington State, there are 36 tribes, 29 of which are federally recognized, that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represent multiple tribes or bands. We express our most profound respect for and gratitude toward these original and current caretakers of the region. As a public health agency, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in public health programs and policies. We pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.

Benefits of Working for DOH
Washington is America's Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We also offer:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.

Duties Include

• Conducting inspections and investigations to verify compliance with chapter 246-247 WAC alone or with another staff member.
• Reviewing existing license and past inspections to determine emission unit requirements and history.
• Developing inspection checklists.
• Making the initial determination of enforcement actions and providing recommendations to Radiation Health Physicist 3 and Section Supervisor.
• Entering inspection reports in Radioactive Air Emissions Section (RAES) Database using agency standards for data entry.
• Independently reviewing radioactive air emissions applications for construction and operation of emission units; draft approvals to construct and licenses to operate.
• Reviewing applications to determine compliance with the regulations, including Best Available Control Technology and As Low As Reasonably Achievable Control Technology.
• Providing coaching/technical assistance to licensees in meetings, in person, or on the phone.
• Reviewing facility annual reports to verify required elements are included in the report.

What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate demonstrates resilience to model outward behaviors including seeing people like ourselves whose goals, objectives, needs, and challenges matter.

Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical science, engineering, or biological science.

One (1) or more years of experience in a radiation control program; or two (2) or more years in another air pollution regulatory control program.

Special Requirement: Within six (6) months of hire, and annually thereafter, must successfully pass Hanford's General Employee Training (HGET) and achieve and maintain access to the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Reservation.

Desired Qualifications
Experience with federal (40 CFR Part 61) and state (chapter 246-247) radioactive air emissions requirements.
Experience with radioactive licensees within the state of Washington.

Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume.
• Three (3) or more professional references included in your profile. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have managed or led.

Important Note: Do not attach documents that are not requested in the Application Process. Please ensure that the documents that are attached are not password protected or contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.). Documents not requested will not be reviewed.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
As stated in Governor's Proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.

Please reach out to Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov with any questions about religious or medical accommodations.

With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or adjust typically scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel statewide and out of state when necessary to perform the core functions of the position.
• Move objects and materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work in an environment where exposure to radiation is likely.
• Use radiation detection instrumentation, contamination survey instruments, and other associated equipment in everyday work and in emergency response conditions.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please contact Andrea Thieme at andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov or (360) 918-6601, TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages).

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Education and experience selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.