Principal Health Physicist

Principal Health Physicist Naval Nuclear Laboratory parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin 814 Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard (Show on map) Apr 28, 2026 About Us Job Description The Environmental Controls organization is the Laboratory's subject matter experts in the radiological environmental monitoring program. The monitoring program is required by Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and/or NAVSEA direction. Efforts include performance of radiological dose assessments for normal and accident conditions; issuing reports to regulatory agencies as necessary; monitor, review and interpret environmental requirements; assess and enforce compliance; and, provide technical and analytical consultation to Bettis, other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (Program) facilities, and NAVSEA including Navy and/or Naval shipyards. Individual is responsible for the development and/or follow of programs or projects to ensure compliance with operational, design, regulatory and Program requirements and may perform work document reviews, engineering evaluations, analyses or assessments to support assigned tasks. Identifies process enhancements to routine and special personnel monitoring, environmental and area monitoring and radiological assessments. Provides subject matter expertise in regulated areas such as radiological controls, quality assurance, and emergency planning to personnel to support safe and compliant execution of work activities. Work may include providing interface, independent oversight and assessment of Bettis, Subcontractor, and DOE-EM operations, material evaluations, design reviews, development of engineering methods, major site system and facility operations. Preparation and maintenance of records and reports to meet regulatory and Program requirements, evaluate and assess site performance, perform surveillance, clarify and implement regulatory requirements, prepare, review and approve technical work procedures and identify improvements to existing processes. May lead or provide support for inspections and interface with outside regulatory agencies.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Ensure compliance with regulations, e.g., EPA radionuclide NESHAPS regulations 40CFR61 Subpart H and applicable DOE Orders.
• Apply knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental laws/regulations to provide interpretations/guidance as well as oversight.
• Conduct technical evaluations in areas of environmental radiation dosimetry, radiological dose assessments, and monitoring procedures and equipment.
• Execute the Site's' radiological monitoring program, including field work for sampling, analysis and evaluation of streams and outfalls, vegetation, sediment, environmental air and radiation, groundwater and monitoring radiological stack effluents.
• Conduct technical evaluations for radiological environmental sampling, analysis, and dose evaluations in support of emergency response operations as well as maintain applicable dose evaluation programs.
• Support audits and surveillance.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics;or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field with certification as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics. Preferred Skills Certified Health Physicist or passed part 1 Certified Health Physicist exam. Prior Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience. Prior radiological environmental monitoring experience and/or engineer of radiological work. Performance of radiological dose assessment calculations. Working knowledge of federal legislative/regulatory policies and the underlying environmental laws. Ability to review regulations and guidance material, and compile technically sound written papers, positions, reports, and implementation strategies. Experience interfacing with outside regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, York State Department of Environmental Conservation, etc.) Work experience in environmental engineering/compliance related fields. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated project management experience. Experience with Microsoft Office especially proficiency with Excel. Experience with CAP88, Recent and Historical Versions Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $117,900.00 - $184,300.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Apply Now