AZBio Board
Medical and Academic Licensing Health Physicist
AZBio Board, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
About the Radiologic Health Branch at CDPH
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. About the Role
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing journey‑level duties in the Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section, Medical, Academic, and Licensing (MAL) Unit for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials. The Associate Health Physicist (AHP) is responsible for applying specialized and advanced principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and policies and procedures to review and perform the more comprehensive and complex radioactive materials license applications for various radioactive materials licenses and Sealed Source and Device Registries in accordance with Title 10, Code of State of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) and Title 17, California Code of Regulations (17 CCR). The AHP determines the health physics and engineering regulatory standards and policies that are applicable to ensure the health and safety of workers, members of the public, and the environment. The AHP participates in or directs on‑site facility inspections. The AHP is provided with didactic training and will attend both in‑state and out‑of‑state training. Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Responsibilities
Independently performs the more difficult and complex reviews for new radioactive material license applications, requests for changes to existing licenses, applications for license renewal, and requests for termination of a license. Independently performs the more difficult and complex reviews for decommissioning plans, decommissioning funding plans, and decommissioning results for releasing a facility or terminating a license. Leads, coordinates, directs, and participates in projects and initiatives as assigned including providing constructive criticism on peer reviews of licensing actions. Deadline to Apply
1/14/2026 at 11:59pm PST Minimum Qualifications
Link to Minimum Qualifications. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At 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.
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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. About the Role
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing journey‑level duties in the Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section, Medical, Academic, and Licensing (MAL) Unit for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials. The Associate Health Physicist (AHP) is responsible for applying specialized and advanced principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and policies and procedures to review and perform the more comprehensive and complex radioactive materials license applications for various radioactive materials licenses and Sealed Source and Device Registries in accordance with Title 10, Code of State of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) and Title 17, California Code of Regulations (17 CCR). The AHP determines the health physics and engineering regulatory standards and policies that are applicable to ensure the health and safety of workers, members of the public, and the environment. The AHP participates in or directs on‑site facility inspections. The AHP is provided with didactic training and will attend both in‑state and out‑of‑state training. Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. Responsibilities
Independently performs the more difficult and complex reviews for new radioactive material license applications, requests for changes to existing licenses, applications for license renewal, and requests for termination of a license. Independently performs the more difficult and complex reviews for decommissioning plans, decommissioning funding plans, and decommissioning results for releasing a facility or terminating a license. Leads, coordinates, directs, and participates in projects and initiatives as assigned including providing constructive criticism on peer reviews of licensing actions. Deadline to Apply
1/14/2026 at 11:59pm PST Minimum Qualifications
Link to Minimum Qualifications. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At 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.
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