Associate Health Physicist; PRRT - Policy, Procedures, Regulations and Training

Overview

Associate Health Physicist (PRRT - Policy, Procedures, Regulations and Training) (on-site)

Posted 2 days ago

Description

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a PRRT (Policy, Procedures, Regulations and Training) Health Physicist (Associate Health Physicist) within the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB). 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.

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.

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 for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials. The Associate Health Physicist (AHP) is responsible for developing and applying policies, procedures, regulations, and information technology integration, and coordinating and facilitating technical and non-technical training utilizing specialized and advanced principles of radiation and health physics, radiation control regulations, and existing policies and procedures for licensing the safe use of radioactive materials.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervising Health Physicist (Sr. HP) in the RML Section.

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 difficult and complex radioactive materials license applications for various radioactive materials licenses and Sealed Source and Device Registries in accordance with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) and Title 17, California Code of Regulations (17 CCR).

Prepares information on 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. Participates in or directs on-site facility inspections. 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.

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…