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External - Posting Description
Technician, Health Physics A - 518961
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Radiation Protection Support
Location: Decatur, AL
Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 10/22/2026
Posting Close: 11/01/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
This entry level, trainee position requires no experience. Using prescribed methods and procedures, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced health physics technician. Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and expected results. Performs a variety of tasks, which should provide experience and familiarization with health physics staff activities. The incumbent may perform limited radiological surveys to assess hazards, routine surveillances and inspections. This position may maintain radiation exposure records and various types of radiation monitoring equipment. Other duties related to the department’s assigned responsibilities may be required to be performed as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Entry level position – never supervises and may be assisted by other health physics technician.
Supervision Received
Skills And Proficiencies (May Be Job Or Organization Specific)
Basic computer skills desirable.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A.S. degree in health physics, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, physics, physical science, life science or computer science or a comparable field of study or Radiation Protection fundamental exam (junior or senior) qualification required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on-call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. The position requires use of protective clothing and work in areas with elevated temperatures, high noise backgrounds, asbestos, radiation, and other industrial hazards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How To Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How To Submit Documentation
Technician, Health Physics A - 518961
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Radiation Protection Support
Location: Decatur, AL
Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 10/22/2026
Posting Close: 11/01/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
This entry level, trainee position requires no experience. Using prescribed methods and procedures, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced health physics technician. Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and expected results. Performs a variety of tasks, which should provide experience and familiarization with health physics staff activities. The incumbent may perform limited radiological surveys to assess hazards, routine surveillances and inspections. This position may maintain radiation exposure records and various types of radiation monitoring equipment. Other duties related to the department’s assigned responsibilities may be required to be performed as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Entry level position – never supervises and may be assisted by other health physics technician.
Supervision Received
Skills And Proficiencies (May Be Job Or Organization Specific)
Basic computer skills desirable.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A.S. degree in health physics, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, physics, physical science, life science or computer science or a comparable field of study or Radiation Protection fundamental exam (junior or senior) qualification required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on-call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. The position requires use of protective clothing and work in areas with elevated temperatures, high noise backgrounds, asbestos, radiation, and other industrial hazards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How To Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How To Submit Documentation
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to [email protected]