Senior Health Physicist - 20102595

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position of Senior Health Physicist within the Division of Oil & Gas, headquartered in Ashland County. The address is 1656 Eagle Way Ashland, OH 44805. To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas please visit please visit Division of Oil & Gas Resources | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do

• Travel statewide to conduct field work
• Assist with developing policies, procedures, and objectives regarding radiation under the Division’s authority
• Conduct radiation awareness trainings for Division staff and industry workers
• Explain the use of a wide variety of radiation survey instrumentation for detection of alpha, beta & gamma radiation
• Act as team leader and/or independently evaluate and inspect oil & gas drilling, production, completion & waste management operations for the proper management and handling of radiological materials
• Starting hourly pay of $33.52/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 9 years of service, with an end salary of $49.18/hr
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.
  
  

4 years of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment for x-ray program, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspects, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or Completion of undergraduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or NRRPT, CHP, NMTCB or ARRT certification AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Completion of Navy nuclear school AND 24 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Completion of graduate core program in health physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation physics, radiation sciences, bionucleonics, radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy or physics AND 12 mos. of full-time experience working with one of following: radioactive materials which must include engineering principles relative to effects of radiation on metals, & other components of radioactive material sources or devices, analysis of radioactive materials in environment, decommissioning of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, radiation- generating equipment, experience that deals with regulatory requirements that involves radiation surveys for dose assessment, radiation inspections, analysis of situations involving radioactive materials or radiologic health & safety AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 24 mos. exp. as Health Physicist, 84642 AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
  
  

Job Skills: Public Health

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Theresa Ellis, theresa.ellis@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6332

Unposting Date

Nov 23, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Ashland

Compensation

$33.52/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Public Health

Technical Skills

Natural Resources, Oil & Gas

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.