Health Physicist/Interpretive Authority

CPCCo

Richland, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Applied Physics, Code of Federal Regulations, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Environmental Impact, Fishing, Funding, Government Standards, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Physics, Hunting, Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Medical Physics, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physics, Process Safety Management, Radiation Safety, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Writing, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE)

LOCATION

Richland, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

External Job Opportunity

Title
Health Physicist/Interpretive Authority

Position Number
41007

Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp

City/State
Richland, WA

Location
Hanford, WA (200E)

Posted
03/16/2026

Closes
03/30/2026

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Full/Part-Time
Full-Time

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!

At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

CPCCo is seeking a Radiological Control Interpretive Authority with broad-based experience and technical expertise to ensure radiological compliance in accordance with all applicable government and industry standards, rules, and regulations pertaining to nuclear radiation. Our mission is safe and compliant implementation of 10 CFR 835. If you are a health physics professional who enjoys challenging, yet gratifying work, then we want to talk to you!

A day in the life of a Health Physicist/Interpretive Authority includes, but is not limited to:
* Support the implementation of 10 CFR 835.
* Manages and maintains the Radiation Protection Program (RPP) and the CPCCo Radiological Control Manual.
* Requires an in-depth knowledge of Radiological Control practices and requirements, safety procedures, and work management policies as they apply to radiological control.
* Ensuring assigned policies, procedures, and technical documents effectively implement conduct of operations principles, safety management program components, and radiological control requirements.
* Tracks and trends corrective actions and related performance data.
* Develops, monitors, and maintains performance metrics.
* Manages flow-down of the regulatory and contractual requirements.
* Provides input for periodic reports to senior management and the client.

Basic Qualifications

Senior Level Grade 20: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience
Principal Level Grade 21: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 12 or more years of relevant experience

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

* American Board of Health Physics certification or member of the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.
* Direct job-related experience in applied Health Physics or Radiological Engineering.
* Demonstrated program experience in the field of Radiation Protection/Health Physics.
* Experience in DOE radiological activities.
* In-depth understanding in all aspects of the Operational Radiation Protection Program.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

Senior Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450
Principal Level Grade 21: $126,200 - $202,000

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule and a great community (https://www.visittri-cities.com/) that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided
No

U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes

Clearance Required
No

Job Classification
Exempt

Shift Work Required
No

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave

Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer.

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