Health Physicist

Health Physicist- Licensing (Environmental Health Specialist 3)

Initial Posting Date: 08/27/2026

Application Deadline: 09/10/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $5,714 - $8,764

Position Type: Employee Position

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Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Radiation Protection Services section is seeking a Health Physicist – Licensing (Environmental Health Specialist 3) to join its team. In this role, the Health Physicist will provide guidance to public and private sector officials on radiation health and safety issues, drawing on environmental testing data and scientific research. This individual will interpret and explain applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to licensees and applicants. They will also review radiation safety program requirements, identify areas within license applications that may require clarification or improvement, and offer appropriate recommendations. In addition, the position provides instruction to individuals or groups of licensees on the methods and procedures necessary to comply with regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience equivalent to an Environmental Health Specialist 2 working under general supervision of an environmental health specialist, conducting environmental health or hazardous materials investigations, inspecting facilities and equipment for environmental health regulation compliance, investigating and assessing the impact of adverse environmental conditions on the public health, preparing health permits, conducting studies and surveys, and developing solutions to environmental problems
• A bachelor's degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in a field of science

Desired Attributes

• Experience in advising public and private officials on radiation health and safety issues
• Experience in interpreting rules, policies, and procedures to radioactive material licensees
• Experience in reviewing the licensee’s radiation safety program and assessing needs for improvement
• Experience providing methods and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements
• Experience working with external partners, licensees and other local, state and federal agencies
• Ability to evaluate license applications and communicate with prospective licensees regarding missing information or clarification of supplied information
• Experience working with software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to candidates possessing more years of experience and meeting more of the desired attributes.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon

Additional Details

This announcement is for one, full-time, limited duration, SEIU represented, Health Physicist- Licensing (Environmental Health Specialist 3) position based in Portland, Oregon. This is a remote position.

“Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.

This position may have the opportunity to become permanent pending future budget modifications.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization.

If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information

• Recruiter: Elizabeth Chine
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• Phone (text friendly): View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees.

We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation.

Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities.

Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce.

If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move?

Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”