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 Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is within the Division of Radiation Safety & Environmental Management of the 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.

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Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing technical support for the more difficult assignments in the unit, including reviewing incoming renewal applications to determine if renewals are to be manually processed or scanned and if sufficient Continued Education Credits are submitted.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II of the Database Support Unit, the Program Technician (PT) II also reviews and/or processes forms and files of which are technical in nature and is responsible for answering phone calls daily. Contact with the public is moderate to heavy and work assignments are subject to occasional review.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations
• Exercise creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution
• Manage time effectively
• Responsive to customer needs
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Ability to interact with co-workers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please go to CalHR’s website to review the Program Technician II exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. 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.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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 duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 4/28/2025

Job Code #: JC-474240

Position #(s): 580-630-9928-005

Working Title: Database Support Technician

Classification: PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

$3,721.00 - $4,664.00

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983.