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ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST

Department of Public Health
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

The incumbent works under supervision of the Senior Health Physicist. (Sr. HP) of the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Section, Radiation Machines, X-Ray Machine Inspection Unit, Region 1 Sacramento.  Specializes in regulatory health physics (radiation safety) of average complexity emphasizing fieldwork operations from a state regional compliance office. The incumbent is provided radiation detection and other equipment necessary to support their assigned duties and is expected to use, transport, and care for this equipment.

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

Telework Information

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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ASSISTANT HEALTH PHYSICIST
  • JUNIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-516168
Position #(s):
580-630-3779-909
580-630-3779-759
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:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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.

 

“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” 

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (516168) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

 

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.


***Will also consider Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointments- Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the classification but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list by having taken and passed an examination may apply as a TAU. TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. In order for a TAU appointment to become permanent, individuals must take and pass the related examination, and thereby become eligible from a certification list, within 9 months of TAU appointment. Individuals who successfully obtain eligibility prior to the expiration of the TAU appointment will not be required to re-compete in a competitive process for permanent appointment to that position.***

Salary : $75,912 - $104,712

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