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Health Physicist

Department of Defense - Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Posted Jun 9, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
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Mental health support
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Salary
$144K-$187K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$81,444 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+6.9% - Faster than average

103% above the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Where they hire

Hires in: VA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Health Physicist Fort Belvoir, Virginia Summary This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. Duties As a Health Physicist at the GS-1306-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the lead subject matter expert to develop, revise, and implement the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Radiation Safety Program. Interprets Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, and Department of Defense regulations to create tailored standards, champion concepts to keep exposure "as low as reasonably achievable," and establish radiological contingency protocols. Provides senior-level consultation on complex nuclear materials and radiation-producing equipment. Evaluates plans for hazardous operations, briefs senior leadership (including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Defense), and drafts technical reports regarding radiological conditions affecting global missions. Conducts facility inspections and audits, with the authority to terminate unsafe operations. Administers dosimetry and bioassay programs, investigates unexpected exposures, and designs and delivers innovative radiation safety training across the agency. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Evaluation We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as

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