Health Physicist in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Title: Health Physicist

Location : Huntsville, AL

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner. *This position is contingent upon award *

Duties:

• Tracking of AMCOM managed commodities containing radioactive sources requiring 100% inventory accountability to ensure accurate health hazard assessments are performed.

• Review training and training material, and provide recommended changes to documentation techniques and procedures related to health hazards associated with radiation, to include providing assessments and evaluations

• Provide technical expertise in human factors engineering associated with radiation and radiation safety,

• Support radiation measurements/sampling at AMCOM facilities by providing technical expertise in radiation and radiation safety by recording acquired data for analysis and interpretation.

• Trains Radiation Safety Officers and Civilians involved with AMCOM licensed commodities.

• Assist other occupational health personnel as required on special work assignments.

  The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

  Requirements:

  Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physical or Biological Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, or other related technical fields.

• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in Health Physics and/or radiation safety.

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License

  Security Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance.

  Other Essential Job Functions: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.

  About Us

  Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting – Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

  Benefits of Working with Canvas

  To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees’ total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance

• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting

• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses

• And many more!

  *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

  Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

  Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

  Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to [email protected] ([email protected]) .

  Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you’re unsure, please email [email protected] ([email protected]) with questions.

  For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

  If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.