AEMS-2025-11 Radiation Physicist 1 (Internal Posting)
Ewing Township, NJ
Full Time
Air, Energy, & Materials Sustainability
Mid Level
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 11/12/2025
Closing Date: 11/26/2025
Existing Vacancies: 3
Program/Location
Position 1:
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
Nuclear Engineering
33 Arctic Parkway
Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Position 2:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
X-Ray Compliance
25 Arctic Parkway
Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Position 3:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
Environmental Radiation
25 Arctic Parkway
Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees who work for the Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under close supervision of a Radiation Physicist 3 or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, performs radiological surveys and inspections; performs standard laboratory procedures to evaluate environmental samples for radioactive concentration; performs environmental sampling and quality assurance associated with radioactively contaminated site decommissioning and environmental sampling associated with radiological assessment of accidents involving radioactive materials and nuclear power electric generating stations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Position 1: This position will support oversight of calibration of radiation detection equipment; support planning and implementation of drills/exercises, including biennial FEMA evaluation; support oversight of emergency response vehicles equipped with highly sensitive radiation detection equipment; support training of responders; support review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures for Nuclear Emergency Response; support planning and holding of two annual public hearings.
Position 2:
This position ensures the Bureau of X-ray Compliance meets its statutory mandate under the Radiation Protection Act (26:2D-1) of preventing unnecessary radiation exposure to radiation workers, and the public from medical and industrial x-ray machine sources. And the Radiologic Technologist Act (N.J.S.A. 26:2D-24) by requiring appropriate training and experience of persons operating medical equipment. This position is crucial and essential to the Bureau.
Position 3:
This position is responsible for the following: Licensing and inspection of water treatment facilities, responding to radiological emergencies, participating in nuclear power plant emergency response exercises, conducting site cleanup reviews and confirmatory monitoring, complete training and update training journals, continue to become a fully qualified license reviewer/inspector in Industrial and Decommissioning, and complete continuing education for a fully qualified license reviewer/inspector. The Radiological and Environmental Assessment (REAS) section requires a highly skilled staff with specialized training. It is technically very challenging.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Radiologic Technology, Radiation Science or Environmental Sciences, which includes sixteen (16) semester credit hours in any combination of the following lab-based courses: physics, chemistry, biology or medical imaging.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in the field of radiological health.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
NOTE: A Doctorate in one of the above fields may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Employee Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 11/12/2025
Closing Date: 11/26/2025
Existing Vacancies: 3
Program/Location
Position 1:
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
Nuclear Engineering
33 Arctic Parkway
Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Position 2:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
X-Ray Compliance
25 Arctic Parkway
Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Position 3:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
Environmental Radiation
25 Arctic Parkway
Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees who work for the Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under close supervision of a Radiation Physicist 3 or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, performs radiological surveys and inspections; performs standard laboratory procedures to evaluate environmental samples for radioactive concentration; performs environmental sampling and quality assurance associated with radioactively contaminated site decommissioning and environmental sampling associated with radiological assessment of accidents involving radioactive materials and nuclear power electric generating stations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Position 1: This position will support oversight of calibration of radiation detection equipment; support planning and implementation of drills/exercises, including biennial FEMA evaluation; support oversight of emergency response vehicles equipped with highly sensitive radiation detection equipment; support training of responders; support review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures for Nuclear Emergency Response; support planning and holding of two annual public hearings.
Position 2:
This position ensures the Bureau of X-ray Compliance meets its statutory mandate under the Radiation Protection Act (26:2D-1) of preventing unnecessary radiation exposure to radiation workers, and the public from medical and industrial x-ray machine sources. And the Radiologic Technologist Act (N.J.S.A. 26:2D-24) by requiring appropriate training and experience of persons operating medical equipment. This position is crucial and essential to the Bureau.
Position 3:
This position is responsible for the following: Licensing and inspection of water treatment facilities, responding to radiological emergencies, participating in nuclear power plant emergency response exercises, conducting site cleanup reviews and confirmatory monitoring, complete training and update training journals, continue to become a fully qualified license reviewer/inspector in Industrial and Decommissioning, and complete continuing education for a fully qualified license reviewer/inspector. The Radiological and Environmental Assessment (REAS) section requires a highly skilled staff with specialized training. It is technically very challenging.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Radiologic Technology, Radiation Science or Environmental Sciences, which includes sixteen (16) semester credit hours in any combination of the following lab-based courses: physics, chemistry, biology or medical imaging.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in the field of radiological health.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
NOTE: A Doctorate in one of the above fields may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Employee Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program*
- Telework*
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement*
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.
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