Health Physicist - Radiation Safety - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

The incumbent is the alter ego to the CTVHCS Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), comprehensive radiation safety program manager. He/ she has delegated authority from the facility's Executive Director as a senior health physicist, the facility's ARSO of record (radioactive materials and machine producing radiation).

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as assistant to the Radiation Safety Officer at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, overseeing a comprehensive radiation safety program (ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources, both radioactive materials and machine radiation producing devices) in support of hundreds of individuals using radioactive materials/ individuals exposed to radiation and/or individuals using radiation sources for medical and research under a single NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Monitors operating programs to ensure strict compliance with NRC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Conducts radiation audits and surveys to identify and mitigate potential hazards Performs personnel dosimetry oversight/monitoring for appropriate action. Performs maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance/quality checks on radiation detection instruments Independently manages the day-to-day operations of a health care system's Radioactive Waste Disposal Program. Manages the shipment of radioactive materials program for the health care system. Contracting Officer Representative oversight of contracts within the Radiation Safety section. Attends medical physics meetings as appropriate Conducts training as appropriate relating to radiation safety responsibilities. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Physicist - Radiation Safety - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/PD011290 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.