• Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.
• Continuous filing dates have been added.
• Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.

Testing is considered continuous as dates can be set at any time. Applications will be reviewed to ensure the minimum requirements for participation in this exam are met. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for 12 months from the established list date.

Applications must be submitted by the filing dates indicated below. Applications postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail after the final filing date, will be held for the next administration of the exam.

Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:

• 3/11/2025
• 9/9/2025

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will be processed in the next group.

Persons who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this announcement may take this competitive examination.

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

• SENIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

2830

For SENIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

• EX-02830

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

• Examination Services Unit
  Department of Public Health
  P.O. BOX 997378 MS 1700 - 1702
  Sacramento, CA 95899-7378
  

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

• Department of Public Health
  Examination Services Unit
  1615 Capitol Avenue
  Sacramento, CA 95814
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

The following items must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application form. Failure to submit these items may result in rejection of your application.

• Transcript (Official or Unofficial)

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

Either One

Two years of experience performing the duties of an Associate Health Physicist in California state

service.

Or Two

Four years of professional experience in health physics or a closely related field, at least two years of

which must have included responsibility for a major program in radiological health in a supervisory

capacity.

AND

Graduation from college with a major in radiologic health, radiologic science, health physics,

engineering, mathematics, physical science or a closely related field. (One year of full-time graduate

work in radiologic health, radiologic science, health physics, engineering, mathematics, physical

science, life science may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.)

The required degree must have been obtained from a recognized U.S. university or from a foreign

university approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education under the

provision of California Education Code Chapter 3, Part 59, Division 10.

It is your responsibility to make sure you meet the education and/or experience requirements stated on this announcement on the date you submit your application. Your signature on your application indicates that you have read, understood, and possess the basic qualifications required.

NOTE: Applications must include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base, job titles and/or civil service class title(s), and range (if applicable) for all work experience. College course Information must include title, number of semester or quarter units, name of institution, completion dates, and degree. Applications received without this information will be rejected. Applicants must submit a copy of either official or unofficial transcripts along with the application when using education to meet the entrance requirements for this examination.

This examination consists of the following component(s):

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:

1. Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure that written materials prepared and reviewed are complete, succinct, and free of mechanical errors.

2. Effective time management techniques that provide for prioritization and completion of work assignments for self and subordinate staff.

3. Basic research techniques.

4. State (Title 17) and federal (Title 10) regulations.

5. Supervisor’s role in the implementation of the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity program.

6. Appropriate employee corrective action(s) and progressive disciplinary techniques.

7. Mathematical equations related to radiation measurements protection.

8. California Health and Safety codes.

9. Quality control for mammography.

10. Radiation detection instrumentation.

11. Bill analysis’ policy and procedures for development of analysis.

12. Inspection principles used to evaluate X-ray and radioactive material users in California.

13. Internal policies related to licensing and enforcement activities.

14. Supervisor’s role in the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

15. Department’s required format, style, and standards for written materials to ensure that materials prepared and reviewed are complete, accurate and in conformance with such standards.

16. Development of radiation control, rules, and regulations.

17. Budget expenditures and revenues pertaining to the section.

18. Emergency response procedures needed to respond to accidents involving radioactive materials.

19. Job related computer programs used as tools for licensing compliance and emergency response activities.

20. Licensing and inspection procedures related to possession, use, and disposal and transportation of radioactive materials in California.

21. Regulations and standards to review and evaluate applications for radioactive materials use.

22. Policies and procedures for contract management.

23. Regulations and standards to review and evaluate application submitted by physicians or technologist for x-ray machines.

Skill to:

1. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other job-related documents for a variety of audiences.

2. Read and comprehend reports, memo, and other job related material and documents.

3. Communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner with a variety of audiences.

4. Exercise sound judgement and common sense when making decisions.

5. Objectively identify all facts and implications related to a situation before drawing conclusions and determining courses of action.

6. Recognize and determine the need to shift priorities, staffing, and/or resources to maximize unit operations and/or address chances in assigned goals and objectives.

7. Communicate in writing in clear and concise manner with variety of audiences.

8. Anticipate and meet the needs of customers and users of services.

9. Recognize the ramifications and possible impact of decisions and/or actions in an effort to select the least disruptive and most appropriate course of action.

10. Handle and resolve conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive, constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.

11. Develop policies and procedures to provide for the effective operation of the work unit.

12. Resolve problems and concerns related to work unit operations.

13. Introduce changes in the work unit in a positive manner.

14. Analyze radiation program elements.

Ability to:

1. Evaluate technical information using health physics practices in industry standards and methodologies.

2. Present ideas and information both orally and writing.

3. Make complex analytical decisions for radiation protection.

4. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public and those contacted during the course of business.

5. Evaluate and review licensees’ compliance with regulations and health and safety criteria.

6. Adapt to changes in priorities and work assignments.

7. Interpret and apply state (Title 17) and federal (Title 10) regulations.

8. Take action to accomplish organizational goals.

9. Use math equations related to radiation measurements and protection.

10. Interpret complex technical and scientific literature sponsored by national and international commissions/agencies on radiation protection.

11. Promote the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies and practices in hiring and employment.

12. Oversee, and direct the work activities of subordinate staff.

13. Provide technical assistance and consultation in radiation detection, measurement, and protection to state and local agencies, laboratories, medical, industrial, and engineering professionals.

14. Develop rules, regulations, and standards for radiation control.

15. Prepare statements and justification accordance with departmental standards.

16. Recognize when staff need initial and continuing, education and training to comply with Radiologic Health Branch guidance.

17. Assume lead responsibilities for the Section.

18. Independently plan radioactive material inspections and/or investigations.

19. Make presentations to public or special interest groups regarding radiation safety and protection.

20. Mediate and negotiate on complex situations and circumstances that require mutual agreement.

21. Review applications for completeness submitted by physicians or technologists for X-ray certification.

22. Review applications for radioactive materials licenses.

23. Operate X-ray machines.

A Servicewide Open eligible list for the SENIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST Classification will be established for:

• Department of Public Health

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 24 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

• A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
• A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

• State of California

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Department of Public Health reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.