Associate Health Physicist Jc-
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Healthcare
Healthcare Compliance
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At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is within the Division of Radiation Safety & Environmental Management of the California Department of Public Health. The Branch enforces the laws and regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. RHB is responsible for providing public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program. This includes licensing of radioactive materials, registration of X‑ray‑producing machines, certification of medical and industrial X‑ray and radioactive material users, inspection of facilities using radiation, investigation of radiation incidents, and surveillance of radioactive contamination in the environment.
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This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing journey‑level duties in the Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials.
The Associate Health Physicist (AHP) is responsible for developing and applying policies, procedures, regulations, and information technology integration, and coordinating and facilitating technical and non‑technical training utilizing specialized and advanced principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and existing policies and procedures for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials.
Responsible for applying specialized and advanced principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and policies and procedures to review and perform the more difficult and complex radioactive materials license applications for various radioactive materials licenses and Sealed Source and Device Registries in accordance with Title 10, Code of State of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) and Title 17, California Code of Regulations (17 CCR).
Prepares information on the health physics and engineering regulatory standards and policies that are applicable to ensure the health and safety of workers, members of the public, and the environment. Participates in or directs on‑site facility inspections. Attend both in‑state and out‑of‑state training.
The incumbent works under direction of the Supervising Health Physicist (Sr. HP) in the RML Section.
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Position DetailsJob Code #: JC-503466
Position #(s): -909
Working Title: PRRT (Policy, Procedures, Regulations, and Training) Health Physicist
Classification: ASSOCIATE HEALTH PHYSICIST $7,558.00 - $10,444.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date: 2/4/2026
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