Health Physicist

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

EXAM NUMBER

Y5775G

APPLICATION FILING DATE

May 23 2023 at 8:00 AM (PT)

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics DHS annually provides direct care for 600000 unique patients employs over 23000 staff and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit.

Ensures the calibration and preventative maintenance of the instrumentation for the detection and measurement of radiation.

Advises and requires corrective action to control the hazard and prevent recurrence.

Investigates and inspects the use of radiation sources and radiation producing devices including those used in high intensity or unevaluated and unique applications in medical industrial educational and research facilities.

Collaborates with radiation office staff in the surveillance monitoring and control of Xray equipment and radiation hazards.

Responds to evaluates and controls emergency incidents involving radioactive spills losses and suspected or accidental radiation exposure which may include going offsite to retrieve the accidental disposal of radioactive materials on call.

Determines compliance with provisions of Federal State and local laws regulations and license requirements issues citations and requires corrective action.

Reviews applications for licenses license amendments or grant proposals and advises applicants on required changes in facilities programs uses and procedures to conform to legal requirements and good radiation safety practices.

Elicits cooperation in the safe use transfer and disposal of radioactive materials such as radium and cobalt and adherence to governing laws and regulations.

Review and maintenance of the training programs for medical industrial and research personnel in the safe use and handling of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines.

Applies available radiation safety criteria and accepted practices in analyzing and evaluating radiation exposures doses and probable biological effects; refers exposure cases to appropriate medical specialist in compliance with State law.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelors* degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in physics engineering or a related field (For this examination related fields may include radiologic health radiologic science health physics mathematics physical science life science).

AND

Three years professional experience** excluding radiation monitoring and surveys in the field of radiological health.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

PHYSICAL CLASS II Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to receive credit for the required degree under the Selection Requirements applicants must include a legible copy of the official diploma official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with their application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing online.

**Professional experience in the field of radiological healthincludes butis not limited to conducting investigations inspections and evaluations of and proposes and implements controls for Installations both private and public employing unevaluated radiation emitting equipment and materials or preparing to use such equipment and material.

***In order to receive credit for a certificate program you must include a legible copy of your certificate with your application at the time of filing or email it to the analyst atwithin 7 calendar days from filing online. The certificate and permitMUSTbe current and unrestricted; a conditional provisional probationary or restricted certificate or permit willNOTbe accepted.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE 12 MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill areas of the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m. PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents you must email the documents to the exam analyst Christina Tadeo at within seven 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password my erase a candidates original application record.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christina Tadeo Exam Analyst

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Revised January 2025