ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST JC-513245
California Department of Public Health, California, MO, United States
Overview
Department Information
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. CDPH fosters a culture of inclusion and connectedness where a diverse team can grow and learn together. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions 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 laws and regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. RHB provides public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program, including 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.” CDPH is 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 Health Physicist (Asst. 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 Health Physicist (Sr. HP) of the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement (ICE) Section, Radiation Machines, X-Ray Machine Inspection Unit, Region 2 Brea.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 4/28/2026
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-513245
Position #(s):
580-633-3779-700
Working Title:
X-Ray Machine Inspector
Classification:
ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST $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:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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Department Information
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. CDPH fosters a culture of inclusion and connectedness where a diverse team can grow and learn together. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions 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 laws and regulations designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. RHB provides public health functions associated with administering a radiation control program, including 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.” CDPH is 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 Health Physicist (Asst. 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 Health Physicist (Sr. HP) of the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement (ICE) Section, Radiation Machines, X-Ray Machine Inspection Unit, Region 2 Brea.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 4/28/2026
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-513245
Position #(s):
580-633-3779-700
Working Title:
X-Ray Machine Inspector
Classification:
ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST $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:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
#J-18808-Ljbffr