Health Physicist

Health Physicist CPCCo -

Richland, WA Posted:

4/29/2026 -

Expires:

7/27/2026

Job ID:

293380850 Job Description External Job Opportunity Title Health Physicist Position Number 41040 Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp City/State Richland, WA Location Hanford, WA (200E) Posted 04/02/2026 Closes 04/16/2026 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Duties/Scope Of WorkWork Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!

At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

Our Radiation Protection Programs team is seeking an experienced Health Physicist who has the ability to support oversight and implementation of the CPCCo Radiological Protection program. Our mission is safe and compliant implementation of 10 CFR 835. If you are a health physics professional who enjoys challenging, yet gratifying work, then we want to talk to you!

A day in the life of a Program Health Physicist may involve:

• Supporting the implementation of 10 CFR 835.
• Providing technical support, procedure and technical basis document development, and implementation oversight of one or more program functional areas (ALARA, contamination control, work planning, assessments, instrumentation, emergency preparedness, etc.).
• Ensuring assigned policies, procedures, and technical documents effectively implement conduct of operations principles, safety management program components, and radiological control requirements.
• Providing radiological control expertise and coordination for major project activities in support of accomplishing critical milestones.
• Performing work in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.
• In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, this position is required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential.

To obtain this credential, the candidate must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Basic Qualifications

• Senior Level Grade 20: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Principal Level Grade 21: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 12 or more years of relevant experienceThe higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact.

The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• American Board of Health Physics certification or member of the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.
• Direct job-related experience in applied Health Physics or Radiological Engineering.
• Demonstrated program experience in the field of Radiation Protection/Health Physics.

Compensation & BenefitsIn accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

Senior Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450Principal Level Grade 21: $126,200 - $202,000In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/CareersandBenefitsA few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

• A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
• A standard 4-10's work schedule and a great community (https://www.

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