Description
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a Medical and Academic Licensing Health Physicist (Assistant Health Physicist) within the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB).
About the Radiologic Health Branch at CDPH:
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.
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.
About the Role:
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing entry-level duties in the Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section, Medical, Academic, and Licensing (MAL) Unit for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials.
The Assistant Health Physicist (Asst. HP) is responsible for applying principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and policies and procedures to review and perform the average difficulty 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). The Asst. HP determines 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. The Asst. HP assists with on-site facility inspections. The Asst. HP is provided with didactic training and will attend both in-state and out-of-state training.
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
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Responsibilities (please see Duty Statement within the job posting for full details):
Performs reviews for new radioactive material license applications, requests for changes to existing licenses, applications for license renewal, and requests for termination of a license of average complexity
Determines acceptable release criteria using appropriate regulations, computer models, industry standards, and policies. Determines and applies appropriate radiation protection standards using federal and state regulatory practices.
Assists with on-site facility inspections in support of these actions or for the general purpose of inspection, radiation assessment and measurement, monitoring, surveying, and sample collection of various radioactive materials licenses.
The deadline to apply is: 1/20/2026 at 11:59pm PST
Link to Apply:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=501741
Link to Minimum Qualifications:
https://eservices.calhr.ca.gov/enterprisehrblazorpublic/Public/ClassSpec/ClassSpecDetail/3781
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Please reach out to apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.
At 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.
