HEALTH PHYSICIST - 10202026-81843

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires eligibility for access to federally restricted radiological systems and participation in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) training programs. Under federal regulations, such access and training are limited to U.S. citizens. Before applying, applicants should consider their eligibility to access and participate in such systems and training under federal regulations.

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/01008521_env_sci_1_rad_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, agricultural science, agronomy, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field. An acceptable, environmental, physical, or life science degree will be considered based on assignment by the specific program area.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

1. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions; if position requires operating a boat, must obtain a boater's license.
2. Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or other federal agencies. 
3. TDEC Environmental Scientist's 1* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights.
4. Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required. This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision.

*An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one-year probationary period; inadequate or marginal performance during the probationary period will result in automatic termination.

1. Evaluates credentials of medical users, facility design, and the proper use of the radioisotopes.
2. Day-to-day involvement with the public providing expert assistance to those wishing to use radioactive material in their professional and business activities.
3. Respond to incidents and emergencies involving radiation sources at licensed or registered facilities.
4. Assist the regulated community, as well as other employees, in understanding and complying with applicable State regulations concerning the receipt, possession, and disposition of radiation sources and devices containing radioactive material.
5. Utilize a computer and software including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc., to complete assignments.

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality
2. Communicates Effectively
3. Customer Focus
4. Tech Savvy
5. Business Insight

Knowledge:

1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Geology
5. Law & Government

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Active Learning and Listening
3. Judgement and Decision Making
4. Time Management
5. Writing

Abilities:

1. Written Comprehension
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Deductive Reasoning
4. Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
5. Prolonged Stamina

1. Computer/Tablet/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax
2. Telephone/Cell Phone/Pager/Two-Way Radios
3. Watercraft/Motor Vehicle/ATV
4. Sampling, Monitoring Equipment and Supplies/Tools
5. GPS/PPE/Power and Hand Tools