Overview
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.
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by overseeing daily operations and staff within the Special Projects and Support Unit (SPSU) of the Radioactive Materials Licensing Section (RML).
The Supervisor I (Sup I) supervises essential program support functions, including management of RML correspondence handling and control, quality assurance and quality control activities for nontechnical aspects of radioactive materials licenses, billing and cashiering for licensing fees, financial surety processing and maintenance, inspection and investigation reports maintenance, and database maintenance and data entry. The Sup I also coordinates responses to Public Records Act requests and oversees reciprocal recognition application processing.
In addition to these core responsibilities, the Sup I performs key administrative and program support functions that contribute to the broader administration of state programs, including assisting with budgeting and revenue tracking related to licensing fees, participating in planning activities related to workflow, staffing, and program operations, and supporting policy analysis and development to strengthen RML’s administrative and regulatory processes. The incumbent provides supervision, guidance, training, and workload direction to staff; reviews assignments for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; ensures consistent and compliant program outputs; and collaborates with RML and Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) leadership on operational improvements, regulatory compliance, and administrative alignment. As part of the RHB leadership team, the Sup I participates in meetings related to Branch operations and contributes to efforts that reinforce RML’s statewide infrastructure and effectiveness.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Section Chief (Supervising Health Physicist) of the RML Section in the RHB.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=4800
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=525079
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 California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
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.
