This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing a statewide licensing program for the safe use of radioactive materials including for, but not limited to, medical and academic uses.
The Senior Health Physicist (Sr. HP) serves as the first-line supervisor for a team of HPs responsible for the licensing, inspection, and regulatory oversight of radioactive materials in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations (17 CCR). The Sr. HP provides technical leadership and direction in applying advanced health physics principles and regulatory standards to protect workers, the public, and the environment.
The Sr. HP assigns and monitors work, reviews and approves licensing actions based on technical evaluations and staff recommendations, and ensures alignment with departmental policies and regulations. The Sr. HP conducts performance evaluations, mentors staff, supports professional development, and leads initiatives to enhance program efficiency and regulatory effectiveness. The Sr. HP acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, contributes to strategic planning efforts, and ensures unit preparedness for audits and reviews by external parties.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervising Health Physicist, Radioactive Materials Licensing (RML) Section Chief, in the RML Section.
If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#classid=1463
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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.
