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NV5
Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
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What they do
A Physicist studies the physical properties of the natural world and fundamental principles governing space, time, energy and matter. Conducts scientific research and test theories. Works in specialized areas ranging from the study of atomic and sub-atomic particles to the study of the universe.
$134,774 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. NV5 (Dade Moeller) is looking for a part-time Certified Health Physicist (CHP) to support a client in the Erlanger, Kentucky area. This role is ideal for an experienced health physicist who enjoys applying their technical expertise to real-world challenges. The selected candidate will support radiological and environmental emergency response activities, including incidents involving radioactive materials, hazardous substances, oil spills, and other environmental releases. We're looking for someone who is comfortable balancing field work, technical analysis, and problem solving and can provide expert guidance when situations are complex and time-sensitive. Responsibilities Responsibilities
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. NV5 (Dade Moeller) is looking for a part-time Certified Health Physicist (CHP) to support a client in the Erlanger, Kentucky area. This role is ideal for an experienced health physicist who enjoys applying their technical expertise to real-world challenges. The selected candidate will support radiological and environmental emergency response activities, including incidents involving radioactive materials, hazardous substances, oil spills, and other environmental releases. We're looking for someone who is comfortable balancing field work, technical analysis, and problem solving and can provide expert guidance when situations are complex and time-sensitive. Responsibilities Responsibilities
- Provide technical health physics expertise during radiological, chemical, and environmental emergency response activities.
- Conduct environmental assessments and evaluate potential impacts associated with radiological releases and other hazardous incidents.
- Deploy, operate, and maintain radiation detection, environmental monitoring, and sampling equipment.
- Advise on the identification, handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials and contaminated waste.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental monitoring data using GIS, modeling tools, and other technical applications.
- Ensure radiological and environmental response equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, inventoried, and ready for deployment.
- Prepare technical reports, field documentation, and assessment summaries.
- Develop and improve procedures, guidance documents, and standard operating practices related to radiation protection and environmental response.
- Support training activities by developing course materials, delivering presentations, and mentoring staff.
- Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response deployments as needed. Qualifications Required
- Current certification as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) through the American Board of Health Physics.
- Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in health physics, radiation protection, radiological assessment, emergency response, environmental monitoring, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Engineering, Physical Science, Natural Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience supporting radiological emergency response, hazardous materials incidents, environmental investigations, or field operations.
- Experience working with radiation detection instrumentation, environmental sampling programs, data management systems, and technical reporting.
- Strong understanding of federal radiation safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and health physics principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel and respond to emergency situations on short notice, including occasional participation in 24/7 response operations.