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.
This position supports the CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by performing entry-level duties of the Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials.
The Assistant Health Physicist (Asst. HP) works under the supervision of the Supervising Health Physicist (Sup. HP) and is responsible for applying principles of radiation and health physics, and radiation control regulations, to assist in developing policies, procedures, and regulations. Facilitates and implements information technology integration, and coordinate technical and non-technical trainings and meetings in the RML Section.
Assisting in the review of radioactive materials license applications for various radioactive materials licenses in accordance with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) and Title 17, California Code of Regulations (17 CCR), of average difficulty and complexity. The Asst. HP helps determine 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 participates in on-site facility inspections of various radioactive materials licenses and licensees. The Asst. HP is provided didactic training and will attend both in-state and out-of-state training.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST
JUNIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST
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=472387
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