Overview
About this Role
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.
Competencies
The competencies required for this position are found on the classification specification for the classification noted above. Classification specifications are located on the California Department of Human Resource’s Job Descriptions webpage.
Job Summary
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing office support for the Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section of the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB). The Program Technician learns and performs increasingly difficult semitechnical duties, such as processing incoming and outgoing correspondence for the RML Section, issuing form letters to acknowledge receipt of new radioactive materials license applications and renewal applications, distributing copies of radioactive materials licenses, updating the RML databases, and preparing daily payment deposits to send to the Accounting Office.
Key Responsibilities
Correspondence Tracking and Response (40%): Reviews and evaluates incoming mail and email from applicants regarding radioactive materials licenses, assigns and distributes them to licensing units, enters correspondence data into RML databases, and sends form letters to acknowledge receipt of applications.
Correspondence Processing (35%): Processes physical and electronic outgoing correspondence received from RHB health physicists and other Section staff, prepares mailing materials, sends licensing correspondence via mail or email, distributes copies of licenses, updates RML databases, and contacts stakeholders for guidance and problem resolution.
Accounting Assistance (20%): Manually processes and enters RML license fees and payment information into the RML database, reviews payment documentation, prepares daily payment deposits for submission to the Accounting Office, and corresponds with stakeholders regarding payment issues.
Other (5%): Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam
License/Certification
Other:
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.
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