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Section Chief, Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement, Radioactive Materials Department of Public Health

JC-538618

- Section Chief, Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement, Radioactive Materials

SUPERVISING HEALTH PHYSICIST

$9,646.00 - $13,792.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

11/20/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by directing the activities of the Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement Section, Radioactive Materials, implementing inspection programs and compliance and enforcement actions that ensure qualified individuals use radioactive materials in a safe and appropriate manner, consistent with state law and federal standards. The Supervising (Sup.) Health Physicist (HP) plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the statewide radioactive materials program. The incumbent supervises staff in the Radiological Assessment Unit and Radioactive Materials Inspection Units, with field locations in Northern California (Richmond) and Southern California (Brea). The incumbent also oversees service contracts with Los Angeles and San Diego counties for the implementation and administration of radioactive materials programs within those areas. The Sup. HP is responsible for the regulatory oversight of radioactive materials primarily regulated under the agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Responsibilities include the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of inspection programs, as well as ensuring enforcement actions remain consistent with California state law and NRC standards. This position represents the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) in coordinating emergency response planning and activities with the California Office of Emergency Services, California Energy Commission, California National Guard units, local and county fire chiefs and emergency planners. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager II, RHB Chief. "Candidates interested in this position are required to take the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH'S) Supervising Health Physicist exam. If you have not taken the Department of Public Health's Supervising Health Physicist exam, please follow the link below: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=5178 Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Telework Information This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH's Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee's designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SUPERVISING HEALTH PHYSICIST

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Job Code #:

JC-538618

Position #(s): 580-630-3801-001

Working Title:

Section Chief, Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement, Radioactive Materials

Classification:

SUPERVISING HEALTH PHYSICIST

$9,646.00 - $13,792.00

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 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. 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. "The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year." "The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. "

Department Website:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Special Requirements For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (538618) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. 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 CalCareers Account at www.

CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

•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.

•Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

11/20/2026