AEMS-2025-51 Supervising Radiation Physicist
Ewing
Full Time
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (S30) $97,099.98 - $143,175.68
Opening Date: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: 1/2/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
X-Ray Compliance
25 Arctic Parkway
Ewing, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees who work in the Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under general direction of a manager or other higher level official in the Department of Environmental Protection, supervises, plans, organizes, and directs work programs and staff involved in regulating the use of radiation producing machines, licensing of technologists in various disciplines, and is responsible for resolving specific issues relative to radiation safety; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
The staff member will provide oversight and management of the three sections in the Bureau of X-ray Compliance responsible for Machine Source Inspections, Mammography Inspections, and Technologist Education and Licensing. The staff member will review enforcement documents in NJEMS and submit them to the manager for review and approval. Responsible for the review each the various sections of the monthly report, preparation of annual work plans, the review exemption request for CORP's approval, training of new employees, scheduling inspections, performing inspections of MQSA certified facilities to maintain certification, development of Bureau SOPs, preparing ePars, approving time sheets, approving time off requests, attending supervisors' meetings, and participating in nuclear emergency response drills associated with the three nuclear power plants.
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: Six (6) years of experience in the field of radiation science, two (2) years of which shall include supervisory responsibilities. This experience is to include at least four (4) years in working with or directly regulating radioactive materials, radiation producing machine sources, or individuals utilizing radiation sources and two (2) years of experience in using qualitative and quantitative radiation analytical instrumentation such as gamma-ray spectrometry, alpha spectrometry, alpha scintillation, liquid scintillation instrumentation, or ionization chambers, Kvp meter, pulse counters, Geiger and proportional counters.
NOTE: Applicants may substitute a Master's degree in one of the disciplines indicated above for one (1) year of the non- supervisory experience working with or directly regulating radioactive materials, radiation producing machine sources or individuals utilizing radiation sources or, a Doctor's degree in one of the disciplines indicated above for two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience working with or directly regulating radioactive materials, radiation producing machine sources or individuals utilizing radiation sources.
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.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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/
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: (S30) $97,099.98 - $143,175.68
Opening Date: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: 1/2/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Air Quality and Radiation Protection
X-Ray Compliance
25 Arctic Parkway
Ewing, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees who work in the Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under general direction of a manager or other higher level official in the Department of Environmental Protection, supervises, plans, organizes, and directs work programs and staff involved in regulating the use of radiation producing machines, licensing of technologists in various disciplines, and is responsible for resolving specific issues relative to radiation safety; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
The staff member will provide oversight and management of the three sections in the Bureau of X-ray Compliance responsible for Machine Source Inspections, Mammography Inspections, and Technologist Education and Licensing. The staff member will review enforcement documents in NJEMS and submit them to the manager for review and approval. Responsible for the review each the various sections of the monthly report, preparation of annual work plans, the review exemption request for CORP's approval, training of new employees, scheduling inspections, performing inspections of MQSA certified facilities to maintain certification, development of Bureau SOPs, preparing ePars, approving time sheets, approving time off requests, attending supervisors' meetings, and participating in nuclear emergency response drills associated with the three nuclear power plants.
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: Six (6) years of experience in the field of radiation science, two (2) years of which shall include supervisory responsibilities. This experience is to include at least four (4) years in working with or directly regulating radioactive materials, radiation producing machine sources, or individuals utilizing radiation sources and two (2) years of experience in using qualitative and quantitative radiation analytical instrumentation such as gamma-ray spectrometry, alpha spectrometry, alpha scintillation, liquid scintillation instrumentation, or ionization chambers, Kvp meter, pulse counters, Geiger and proportional counters.
NOTE: Applicants may substitute a Master's degree in one of the disciplines indicated above for one (1) year of the non- supervisory experience working with or directly regulating radioactive materials, radiation producing machine sources or individuals utilizing radiation sources or, a Doctor's degree in one of the disciplines indicated above for two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience working with or directly regulating radioactive materials, radiation producing machine sources or individuals utilizing radiation sources.
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.
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*
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/
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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