ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST JC-533257

California Department of Public Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking an X-Ray Machine Inspector to help safeguard public health by ensuring safe and proper use of X-ray equipment through timely inspections and investigations.

The Assistant Health Physicist applies radiation safety principles and follows regulations to support the X-Ray Machine Inspection Program, performing fieldwork and assisting higher-level physicists.

Responsibilities

• Ensure X-ray machines are used safely through inspections and investigations.
• Assist higher-level physicists in hazard evaluation of license applications, inspections, and investigations.
• Work under supervision in the ICE Section, Region 5 Brea, with necessary equipment.

Job description

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‑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.

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‑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 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

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring that qualified individuals are using X-ray machines in a safe and appropriate manner through timely, high-quality inspections and investigations.

The Assistant (Asst.) Health Physicist (HP) applies principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and departmental policies and procedures to review and perform work of average difficulty and complexity related to the X-Ray Machine Inspection Program. The position emphasizes fieldwork operations from a state regional compliance office and the incumbent assists higher‑level physicists in the performance of their duties, including routine hazard evaluation of license applications, compliance inspections, and accident and complaint investigations. The Asst. HP is provided with radiation detection and other equipment necessary to support assigned duties and is expected to use, transport, and care for this equipment.

The incumbent works under supervision of the Senior (Sr.) HP of the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement (ICE) Section, Radiation Machines, X-Ray Machine Inspection Unit, Region 5 Brea.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-533257


• Position #(s): 580-632-3779-XXX


• 580-632-3779-909


• Working Title: X-Ray Machine Inspector


• Classification: ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST


• Salary: $6,326.00 - $8,726.00


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


• Shall Consider: JUNIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST


• $5,464.00 - $7,186.00


• # of Positions: 2


• Work Location: Orange County


• Telework: Hybrid


• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time