Associate Certification Health Physicist

Department Information 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. CDPH-Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across from the beautiful State Capitol Park and World Peace Rose Garden. Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov Check out How to Apply for a Job at CDPH Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable. Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction.

Job Description

And Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by reviewing and approving X-Ray school programs that educate the workforce in the administration of diagnostic, therapeutic, and fluoroscopic radiologic technology (RT). The Associate (Assoc.) Health Physicist (HP) performs the more difficult and complex inspections of RT schools and affiliate clinical sites while applying knowledge of the RT Act under the California Health and Safety Code, applicable regulations in California Code of Regulations, Title 17, the Federal Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Standards Act, and Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20. The incumbent works under the direction of the Senior (Sr.) HP of the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) Certification Unit. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment 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: 4 years of professional operational health physics experience exercising independent judgement in any of the following: establishment and/or evaluation of a radiation protection program design and/or the evaluation of the design of the radiation protection aspects of a facility design and implementation of a radiation protection training course or program development of an experimental and/or measurement program designed to answer questions related to radiation protection. evaluation of measurement data analysis and solution of radiation protection problems preparation, interpretation and implementation of recommendations and regulations. Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments- Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. In order for a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to re-compete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position. Eligibility Information If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position. Please visit the CalCareers/Exams web page to review the Associate Health Physicist exam bulletin. Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026 Position Details Job Code #: JC-534604 Position #(s): 580-630-3803-909 Working Title Associate Certification Health Physicist Classification ASSOCIATE HEALTH PHYSICIST $7,558.00 - $10,444.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time