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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE HEALTH PHYSICIST

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Certification by the American Board of Health Physics in Health Physics or by the American Board of Medical Physics in Medical Health Physics or
2. 4 Years of professional operational health physics experience exercising independent judgement in any of the following:
   1. Establishment and/or evaluation of a radiation protection program
   2. Design and/or the evaluation of the design of the radiation protection aspects of a facility
   3. Design and implementation of a radiation protection training course or program
   4. Development of an experimental and/or measurement program designed to answer questions related to radiation protection.
   5. Evaluation of measurement data
   6. Analysis and solutions to radiation protection problems
   7. Preparation, interpretation and implementation of recommendations and regulations or
3. Graduation from a college or university (Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree) with a major in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Nuclear Engineering.

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.

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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.

About California Department of Public Health

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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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