Job Overview

The Occupational & Environmental Health Department of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711HPW/OETC) is looking for a Health Physicist at the DR-02/GS 12-13 level. This position is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

• This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 23 Sep 25.

OPEN TO CURRENT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

• Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Develops goals and objectives to enhance the Air Force Radiation Health Program.
  • Interprets, analyzes, and implements Federal, DoD, and USAF instructions, regulations, and policies addressing the assessment of operational, occupational, and environmental risks associated with exposure to non-ionizing and ionizing radiation and radioactive materials.
  • Serves as an expert consultant to USAF/DoD/Federal agencies/Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) on Environmental Programs to include radiation physics, biological effects, and radiation safety and review of technical documents including contracts, statement of work, etc.
  • Serves as an AF technical representative to organizations external to the AF and DoD on radiation health-related subjects.
  • Responsible for daily operations include: management of suspenses and projects, drafting budget requirements, and establishing work practices.
  • Advises and provides counsel to Department staff regarding all matters related to radiation health risk assessments.
  • Reviews technical work proposals, concepts of operations, and capabilities/requirements for the Consultative Division.
  • Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with MAJCOM Bioenvironmental Engineers, and various staff offices within the USAF and DoD.
  • Meets with key customers to determine their respective needs, customer satisfaction, interpret standards, realize trends and make recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance or accomplish objectives with most efficient use of resources.
  • Participates and consults with the Department of education and training mission.
  • It promotes a culture where intellectual property (IP) is developed, documented, protected and encouraged.
  • Scientific/engineering knowledge will be utilized to effectively assist in IP transfer, transition or commercialization.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be a US Citizen.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 or equivalent pay grade.

Education : Degree in natural science or engineering that includes at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus.

OR

Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or other education; or certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics, plus appropriate experience and other education that provided an understanding of sciences applicable to health physics comparable to that described in paragraph A.

Desired Qualifications

• Able to work independently without extensive supervision.
• Experience utilizing the application of health physics and/or related disciplines, to include physics, chemistry, biology and engineering in developing assessment and risk mitigation strategies related to human health related to operations utilizing radiation, PRIMARILY non-ionizing radiation (EMF, laser, directed energy)
• Familiarity with policy, regulations and guidance related to radiation health and management
• Possesses knowledge and competence in the application of engineering principles and applying the principles to research and improvements in the protection of the human and the environment from Department of Defense activities
• Able to answer and respond to technical queries with timely and accurate information through established consulting service chains
• Has experience ensuring that program management/project teams are functioning to meet customer requirements
• History of ability to represent an organization and/or service component in professional forums, working groups and committees
• Familiarity with Program Management Institute (PMI) methods and procedures.
• Ensures all assigned programs conform with ISO standards 19011 (Audits), 9001 (Quality), 30401 (Knowledge Management), 14001 (Environment), 45001 (Occupational Health), and ANSI Z10 (Occupational Health).
• Experience developing recommendations for radiation safety policy and solving wide-ranging, highly-technical and often novel problems associated with human exposure to radiation.
• Knowledge and competence in the application of health physics principles and applying the princples to research and improvements in the protection of the human and the environment from unwarranted exposure to medical radiation, all types of non-ionizing radiation and ionizing radiation.
• Conduct studies and investigations of new techniques in the physics field associated with non-ionizing radiation.
• Familiarity with computer applications in dosimetry, shielding, spectroscopy, laser hazard distance calculations and EMF power calculations.
• Knowledge of modeling radiation exposure and data processing of scientific data/information.
• Develop comprehensive recommendations to minimize adverse consequences resulting from exposure to medical and non-ionizing radiation and radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of health physics and radiation protection theory and practice, the measurement and analysis of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and radioactivity, radiation protection standards and regulatory guidance, emergency procedures, and decontamination/decommissioning procedures.

Additional Information

Requisition Number 16731

Series

0819

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.