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Job Posting: Section Chief, Inspection, Compliance & Enforcement, Radioactive Materials
Department of Public Health
SUPERVISING HEALTH PHYSICIST
$9,646.00 - $13,792.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026
Job Description and Duties
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5178
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Telework Information
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Department Information
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 salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
Special Requirements
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.
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Desirable Qualifications
- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics in Health Physics or by the American Board of Medical Physics in Medical Health Physics; or
- Four years of professional operational health physics experience exercising independent judgement in any of the following:
- Establishment and/or evaluation of a radiation protection program
- Design and/or evaluation of the design of the radiation protection aspects of a facility
- Design and implementation of a radiation protection training course or program Development of a program designed to answer questions related to radiation protection
- Evaluation of measurement data
- Analysis and solutions of radiation protection problems
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Pamila Hill
(279) 217-0785
Pamila.Hill@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
CivilRights@Cdph.CA.gov
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The SOQ items must be numbered, addressed in the same order as listed, and provide a complete and independent response to each question for consideration. The SOQ should be no more than three pages in length, single-spaced, one-inch margins, Arial font, and use a minimum font size of 12.
- Describe a complex project, policy, or process you developed, implemented, managed, or significantly improved. Explain how you set priorities, managed resources and timelines, addressed challenges, communicated expectations, and evaluated outcomes. Include the results achieved.
- Provide an example of how you resolved a complex personnel issue involving performance, attendance, conflict, policy violations, or misconduct. Describe the actions you took and the outcome.
- Describe a time you represented your organization or leadership before a board, commission, regulatory agency, or similar public forum. Explain the issue, your preparation, how you managed communication and challenges, and the outcome.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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Who's Hiring
- One Physics25
- Siemens Healthineers16
- Naval Nuclear Laboratory15
- Texas Oncology13
- Blue United Sourcing12
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services42
- Education17
- Science & Research3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physicist jobs.
- PhD in physics or closely related field for research and senior-level positions
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis and simulation
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation relevant to the specific research area
- Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance for defense and government roles
- Published research record in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings
- Familiarity with Monte Carlo methods, finite element analysis, or similar computational techniques
Tips for Your Physicist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
A resume that lands interviews at a national lab will not read the same way to a defense contractor or a medical imaging company. Adjust which publications, instrumentation skills, and project outcomes you lead with based on the employer's core work.
List every instrument you have operated
Hiring managers for physicist roles screen heavily on specific equipment: accelerators, electron microscopes, laser systems, MRI hardware, or cryostats. Name each instrument and the context you used it in rather than grouping them under a generic 'laboratory skills' heading.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists physicist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal your programming depth clearly
Many physicist postings require Python, MATLAB, C++, or Monte Carlo simulation experience. State the specific libraries, codebases, or simulation frameworks you have used and name a research output or project result each one contributed to.
Prepare a whiteboard physics explanation
Industry physicist interviews often include a problem-solving segment where you work through a physical system or estimation problem out loud. Practice narrating your reasoning step by step, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers are evaluating how you think under uncertainty.
Follow up with a technical thank-you note
After an interview, send a short follow-up that references one specific technical topic from the conversation. Connecting your note to a problem or project discussed signals genuine interest and keeps your name associated with the substance of the role.
Physicist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most physicists?
The companies hiring the most physicists right now include One Physics, Siemens Healthineers, and Naval Nuclear Laboratory, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in defense, semiconductor, and medical technology sectors.
How many physicist jobs are remote?
About 32% of physicist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most research roles. Computational physics, data science, and modeling positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, since they rely less on physical lab access.
How do you become a physicist?
Most physicist careers begin with a bachelor's degree in physics, followed by a PhD for research or technical roles in industry, academia, or government. During graduate school, you build hands-on experience through thesis research, internships at national labs, and conference presentations. After completing your doctorate, postdoctoral positions or direct industry hiring are the two most common entry points into a full-time physicist role.
Can you get hired as a physicist without much experience?
Entry-level physicist positions do exist, particularly at defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and research hospitals, and they typically accept candidates with a completed PhD and limited industry experience. The strongest applications at this stage highlight thesis instrumentation skills, software proficiencies, and any externally published research. Internships or co-ops completed during graduate school carry significant weight when competing for a first industry role.
What does the physicist interview process look like?
Most physicist hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen focused on technical background, followed by a deeper technical interview that may involve problem-solving exercises, whiteboard derivations, or a discussion of your dissertation or most relevant project. Finalists are typically invited for an on-site or virtual full-day interview that includes meetings with multiple team members and sometimes a short seminar or presentation on past research.
Where can I find and apply to physicist jobs?
You can find and apply to physicist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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