SENIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST JC-526221

Duties

• Supports the CDPH mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing a statewide licensing program for the safe use of radioactive materials.
• Manages and directs the Sealed Source and Device Registry (SSDR) certificate program.
• Serves as the first-line supervisor for a team of Health Physicists (HPs) responsible for the licensing, inspection, and regulatory oversight of radioactive materials.
• Provides technical leadership and direction in applying advanced health physics principles and regulatory standards to protect workers, the public, and the environment.
• Assigns and monitors work, reviews and approves licensing actions based on technical evaluations and staff recommendations, and ensures alignment with departmental policies and regulations.
• Conducts performance evaluations, mentors staff, supports professional development, and leads initiatives to enhance program efficiency and regulatory effectiveness.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Physics, Radiation Biology, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in health physics, radiation safety, or a related field.
• Experience managing and directing a statewide licensing program for the safe use of radioactive materials.
• Experience managing and directing a Sealed Source and Device Registry (SSDR) certificate program.
• Experience serving as a first-line supervisor for a team of Health Physicists (HPs).
• Experience providing technical leadership and direction in applying advanced health physics principles and regulatory standards.
• Experience conducting performance evaluations, mentoring staff, supporting professional development, and leading initiatives to enhance program efficiency and regulatory effectiveness.
• Experience acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to strategic planning efforts, and ensuring unit preparedness for audits and reviews by external parties.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of health physics principles and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off.

Pay

• $8,421.00 - $11,794.00 per month.

Schedule

• Permanent, Full-Time.