Accomplished Radiation Health Physicist with 15 years of experience in radiation protection, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in radioactive air emissions oversight, radiological inspections, and technical review under NESHAP 40 CFR 61, Subpart I, and WAC 246-247. Delivered ALARA principles application and radiological emergency response support, collaborating effectively with regulators, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Health Physicist- Radiological engineering, Mixed Waste Regulatory Affairs and Facility Release
PSNS & IMF
Bremerton, USA
02.2025 - Current
Support regulatory oversight of radiological mixed waste management and facility release programs.
Interpreted and applied federal and Washington State radiation protection requirements.
Developing advanced competencies in mixed waste regulatory affairs and facility release through a structured qualification program, mentored surveillance, and shadowing of subject matter experts.
Interpret and apply federal and state regulations, including 49 CFR, WAC 173, and RCRA, to ensure compliance of radiological waste management activities.
Conduct surveillances of radiological mixed waste packaging, shipping, and disposal records to verify data accuracy and adherence to regulatory and procedural requirements.
Support facility release and decommissioning activities through radiological characterization planning and technical review.
Analyze radiological survey and characterization data to confirm compliance with release criteria and support safe facility release decisions.
Apply radiation protection principles and ALARA requirements throughout waste management and facility release activities.
Support emergency response as a communication data collector at the emergency command center.
Health Physicist – Radiological Air Program Manager
PSNS & IMF
Bremerton, USA
05.2021 - 04.2025
Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Radioactive Air Emissions Licenses (RAEL) across four sites, responsible for all aspects of license maintenance, renewal, and regulatory interpretation to ensure uninterrupted operations and compliance with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), 40 CFR 61 Subpart I, and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-247.
Assessed emission unit configurations, monitoring systems, and operational controls to ensure continued adherence to federal and state regulatory standards.
Authored and submitted annual radioactive air emissions compliance reports to the Washington State Department of Health and NAVSEA 08, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory defensibility.
Conducted and coordinated compliance inspections under WAC 246-247, including facility review, air sampling review, documentation review, and corrective action follow-up.
Provided technical guidance to regulated entities, engineers, and program leads on radioactive air emissions requirements, improving understanding of compliance expectations and regulatory obligations.
Established and led a corporate Community of Practice, standardizing radioactive air emissions methodologies across public and private shipyards and strengthening enterprise-wide compliance.
Supported radiological emergency preparedness as a Casualty Response Health Physicist, participating in drills and response activities.
Health Physicist – Radiological Environmental Monitoring
PSNS & IMF
Bremerton, USA
03.2014 - 05.2021
Performed radiological environmental monitoring and surveillance to evaluate compliance with radiation protection standards and protect public health.
Conducted environmental sampling, air monitoring, and radiological surveys.
Reviewed environmental monitoring data for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
Evaluated environmental monitoring results to ensure alignment with applicable federal and state requirements.
Conducted radiological inspections and surveillances of environmental monitoring programs and operational controls.
Reviewed and updated radiation health guidelines, procedures, and manuals to align with current regulatory standards.
Provided technical review of quarterly and annual environmental monitoring reports, identifying deficiencies and supporting corrective actions.
Applied radiation protection principles and ALARA requirements to environmental and operational decisions.
Participated in emergency preparedness as a Casualty Response Health Physicist, serving on the shipyard hospital’s radiological emergency response team.
Provided technical training and mentoring to junior health physicists and technicians.
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC