Entry Level Radiation Health Physics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location : Allegheny County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-54764-14310
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: Bur Rdtn Pro Wstrn Div
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14310
Position Number: 00225060
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST07
Bureau / Division Code: 00352970
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Radiation Protection, Western
Worksite Address: 400 Waterfront Drive
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15222
Contact Name: Alison Zener
Contact Email: ra-depjobs@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career that involves protecting communities and ensuring the safe use of radiation across the Commonwealth? Become a Radiation Health Physicist 1 with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and take part in essential tasks that keep Pennsylvania's residents safe. In this role, you will conduct inspections, review safety procedures, and provide detailed responses to radiation-related concerns. Here, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills while contributing to important regulatory and environmental protections. Apply today to step into a position where your efforts will help safeguard public health!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position performs radiation safety inspections, evaluates regulatory compliance, and supports field activities that protect public health and the environment. As a Radiation Health Physicist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Work: Perform inspections of radiation sources at various facilities to verify compliance with state and federal regulations
• Field Measurements: Make detailed observations and collect readings using specialized radiation detection equipment
• Report Preparation: Create written inspection reports and document findings in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Compliance Review: Identify non-compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and assist with enforcement activities
• Public Response: Address inquiries, investigate complaints, and support responses to radiation-related incidents under supervision
• Emergency Support: Participate in emergency drills, maintain readiness, and assist with radiological response activities when needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require travel.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the training program for the Radiation Health Physicist Trainee; or
• Five years of technical experience in providing protection to radiation workers, the general public, and the environment from the effects of radiation and possession of a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists; or
• One year of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and a bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, radiation biology, nuclear physics, or applied health physics; or
• One year of professional experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards and a bachelor's degree with major course work in the physical, biological, or radiological sciences or in nuclear engineering that includes 20 credits in health physics or radiological sciences; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial PA Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Radiation Health Physicist Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much full-time professional experience do you possess in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards?

• 1 or more years
• Less than 1 year
• None

06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much graduate coursework do you possess in the radiological sciences?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• 30 or more credits
• 15 but less than 30 credits
• Less than 15 credits
• None

08
Do you possess five or more years of full-time technical experience in providing protection to radiation workers, the general public, and the environment from the effects of radiation?

• Yes
• No

09
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
10
Do you possess a certificate of registration issued by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists, a certificate of registration issued by the American Board of Health Physics (Part 1), or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the above question, please provide your certificate number and expiration date in the text box below. Upload a copy of the certificate using the Attachment tab. If you answered NO, please type N/A if the