SUPERVISING HEALTH PHYSICIST JC-538618

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health seeks a Section Chief, Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement, Radioactive Materials, to lead the statewide radioactive materials program from its Sacramento headquarters. You will direct inspection programs, enforcement actions, and staff in the Radiologic Health Branch, with offices in Northern and Southern California.

Hybrid telework is available; the position is permanent, full-time, with a salary range of $9,646.00 to $13,792.00 per month.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide inspection programs and enforcement actions for radioactive materials.
• Supervise staff in the Radiologic Assessment Unit and Radioactive Materials Inspection Units.
• Coordinate emergency response planning with state agencies and local authorities.
• Oversee regulatory oversight of radioactive materials in alignment with NRC standards.

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. 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

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.

Required

“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 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Position Details

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