ASSOCIATE HEALTH PHYSICIST JC-533412

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

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks an Associate Health Physicist to lead inspections of radioactive materials licenses across California. You will apply advanced health physics principles, radiation control standards, and inspection protocols to ensure safe use of radiological materials.

As part of the Radioactive Materials Unit, you will work under the Senior HP in Richmond, manage equipment, and contribute to QA audits.

Qualifications

• Lead inspector applying health physics principles.
• Experience with radiation safety and regulatory inspection.
• Knowledge of radiation control standards and inspection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead inspector within the Radioactive Materials Unit.
• Apply advanced health physics and radiation control standards to inspections.
• Work under the Senior HP in Richmond and support QA audits.

Skills

Lead inspector

Health physics

Radiation safety

Inspection protocols

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 Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement (ICE)/X-Ray Section inspects and investigates X-Ray machines registrants in the industrial, dental, and clinical fields throughout California. ICE regulates X-Ray machines to ensure that they are within the radiation control laws and regulations. ICE participates in quality assurance audits at the local and State level.

"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 radioactive materials in a safe and appropriate manner through timely, high‑quality inspections and investigations.

The Associate (Assoc.) Health Physicist (HP) serves as a lead inspector within the Radioactive Materials Unit, performing the more difficult and complex health physicist work. As a journey‑level professional, the Assoc. HP applies advanced principles of radiation and health physics, as well as radiation control standards, regulations, and inspection protocols pertaining to radioactive material licensees. The incumbent is provided with radiation detection and other specialized equipment necessary to support their assigned duties and is expected to properly use, transport, and maintain this equipment.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Senior HP of the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Section, Radioactive Materials, Radioactive Materials Unit, Richmond.

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

Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-533412

Position #(s)

580-631-3803-909

Working Title

Radioactive Materials Inspector

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

Contra Costa County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time