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Health Physicist

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: m 7184 - 7983

Posted: 19 August 2026 (26 days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities. Outdoor activities include hunting fishing camping boating backpacking mountain biking and skiing and just a 90-minute drive to Denver International Airport.

This position is a Health Physicist in the Land Quality Division (LQD) Uranium Recovery Program. Under limited supervision this position functions as a specialist in health physics reviewing radiological hazards associated with uranium recovery operations. This includes conducting inspections as well as reviewing technical submissions such as license applications license renewals license amendments radiological surveys groundwater restoration reports environmental impact statements and decommissioning plans. Additionally this position supports the licensees by developing and implementing regulatory guidance and standards and effectively communicating those to addition this position will meet the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) equivalent training to become a uranium recovery license reviewer and inspector.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Using knowledge of radiological principles employee reviews technical submissions such as license renewals amendments radiological surveys environmental impact statements and decommissioning plans. Compares submissions to rules regulations or standards and reports items to the program manager with recommendations for actions.
Applies professional judgment (accepted health physics knowledge and accepted radiological safety practices) to evaluate industrial processes facility operational data technical performance or other information and makes recommendations based on the results.
Analyzes and comprehends operator generated data such as (environmental monitoring data and exposure data) and ensure operators are in compliance.
Serves as technical lead in on-site inspections of licensed facilities to determine compliance with State and Federal radiological regulations license conditions and requirements contained in the licensee application. Travel to licensed facilities within the State up to 6 times per year.
Effectively communicate highly technical information to the public regulated communities and other government agencies who may not have a technical background.
Requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
Complete projects within defined time constraints.
Obtain training to meet the requirements of an NRC license reviewer and inspector. This will require moderate travel within the first two years to meet the qualifications (roughly eight weeks spread over a year for the first two years).
Produce detailed well written technical reports inspection reports and division correspondence.
Respond to public complaints.
Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on a variety of topics.
Serve as an expert witness in administrative and judicial proceedings.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of a bachelors degree in health physics environmental science engineering or other closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of radiological health or risk assessment concepts.
Familiarity with the role of NRC and Uranium Recovery Program.
Familiarity with Wyoming rules and regulations related to licensing and inspection of source material from recovery or milling and the management of 11e.(2) byproduct material.
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical analysis issues and recommendations both orally and written to staff the public and the regulated community.
Ability to prioritize work quickly so that deadlines are met while maintaining quality.
Ability to conduct self-study to learn new skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

1-3 years of progressive work (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the levelof aNatural Resources Principal

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require extensive travel at times.
Must be able to walk on uneven or rough terrain.
Must be able to deal with all types of inclement weather.
Must have a valid drivers license.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

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