Ruth Woodley
Bremerton,WA
Summary
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.
Radiological Control Technician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Bremerton, USA
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Enforced radiological and environmental control standards, ensuring compliance during nuclear maintenance and repair operations.
- Conducted air, surface, and environmental radiation surveys, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Managed hazardous, radiological, and mixed waste handling to comply with environmental and radiation protection requirements.
- Responded to radiological incidents and exercised stop-work authority when conditions posed safety or compliance risks.
- Department of Defense – Bremerton, WA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Chemistry
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WASome College (No Degree) - Biology
Clark College
Vancouver, Washington, WATechnical Proficiencies & Areas of Expertise
Regulatory & Program Expertise
- Radioactive Air Emissions Regulations
- Radiological Control (ALARA and Dosimetry Principles)
- Regulatory Interpretation and Compliance (40 CFR, WAC 246-247, 49 CFR, WAC 173)
- Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Facility Release and Decommissioning Criteria
Technical & Field Skills
- Radiological Instrumentation and Analysis (Gamma Spectroscopy, Tennelec Systems)
- Radiological Surveys and Characterization (Radiac Systems)
- Site Evaluations and Regulatory Compliance Inspections
- Air Sampling System Verification and Data Validation
- Radiological Characterization and Survey Data Review
- Technical Writing and Regulatory Reporting
- Inter-Agency and Cross-Functional Coordination
Software & Applications
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Microsoft Teams and Planner
Certification
Applied Health Physics, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
Special Achievement Awards for regulatory compliance, air emissions program support, and digital record management (2021–2024)
Timeline
Health Physicist- Radiological engineering, Mixed Waste Regulatory Affairs and Facility Release
PSNS & IMF
02.2025 - Current
Health Physicist – Radiological Air Program Manager
PSNS & IMF
05.2021 - 04.2025
Health Physicist – Radiological Environmental Monitoring
PSNS & IMF
03.2014 - 05.2021
Radiological Control Technician
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
03.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Chemistry
The Evergreen State College
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Clark College