ASSOCIATE HEALTH PHYSICIST JC-533233

California Department of Public Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks an Associate Health Physicist to serve as a lead inspector for the X-Ray Inspection Program in the Radiation Machines division. The role emphasizes regulatory health physics, fieldwork, and ensuring safe use of X-ray equipment to protect the public and workers.

The position is based in Orange County with hybrid telework options, offering a salary range of $7,558.00 to $10,444.00 per month and the opportunity to contribute to California’s

Qualifications

• Associate Health Physicist classification and health physics knowledge.
• Experience with radiation safety regulations and inspections is preferred.
• Fieldwork operations of X-ray inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections in the X-Ray Inspection Program.
• Apply health physics principles and regulations to protect workers and the public.
• Conduct fieldwork and use radiation detection equipment.
• Coordinate with the ICE Section in Region 5 (Brea).

Skills

Lead inspector

Radiation safety

X-ray inspections

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-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-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.

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 Associate (Assoc.) Health Physicist (HP) performs the more difficult and complex health physicist work as a lead inspector in the X-Ray Inspection program. The incumbent applies principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, policies and procedures, and best practices to ensure the health and safety of workers, the public, and the environment. The position specializes in regulatory health physics (radiation safety) emphasizing fieldwork operations from a state regional compliance office. The Assoc. HP is provided with radiation detection and other equipment necessary to support their assigned duties and is expected to use, transport, and care for this equipment.

The incumbent works under the direction 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-533233

580-632-3803-016

580-632-3803-909

Working Title: X-Ray Machine Inspector

Classification: ASSOCIATE HEALTH PHYSICIST

Salary Range: $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: 2

Work Location: Orange County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time