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Physicist 9-P11

State of Michigan

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Recent

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$25.03 - $43.01

per hour

Closes

January 23, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting radiation facilities across Michigan to ensure they follow state safety rules, advising people on radiation protection, and building skills to become a certified mammography inspector under federal standards.

It's a great fit for someone with a physics or engineering background who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and promoting public health through safety compliance.

Entry-level options are available for recent graduates, with higher levels requiring some professional experience in radiation detection.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in physics or nuclear engineering
  • For Physicist 9: No specific experience required
  • For Physicist 10: One year of professional experience equivalent to Physicist 9 in determining radioactive materials
  • For Physicist P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to Physicist, including one year at level 10
  • Ability to relocate to Michigan and work from specified locations (Lansing office or home-based in listed counties)
  • Attach cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcripts with application

Full Job Description

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At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve.

Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

The general function and purpose of the job is: (1) to investigate radiation facilities for the purpose of determining compliance with Michigan’s Ionizing Radiation Rules and Part 135 of the Public Health Code and (2) gain the necessary experience and expertise to allow subsequent certification as a mammography inspector pursuant to the federal Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) program. The job also involves consulting with and advising persons about radiation protection matters.

Position Description

The work site will be determined and can be in the MIOSHA office located within the Steven T. Mason Building (530 W. Allegan St.

Lansing), or a home-based office located within the following counties: Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Ionia, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Livingston, Ottawa, Muskegon, Saginaw or Shiawassee.

All work must be performed in the Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.

Requirements

Education 
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in physics or nuclear engineering.

Experience

Physicist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Physicist 10
One year of professional experience determining the presence of radioactive materials equivalent to a Physicist 9.

Physicist P11
Two years of professional experience determining the presence of radioactive materials equivalent to a Physicist, including one year equivalent to a Physicist 10.

Additional Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO.

For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials.

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.

Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/Physicist.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5186104