*PENDING HRD APPROVAL* The incumbent works under the general direction of the Climate Change and Health Unit Chief, in the Environmental Health Investigations Branch (EHIB). The Research Scientist III (RS III) (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) provides subject matter expertise in conducting health surveillance and identifying drought and heat-related morbidity and mortality. The incumbent will analyze data sources and population vulnerabilities and integrate the needs of communities in developing recommendations for health resilience during present day and future drought conditions. The RS III acts as a subject matter expert in the Branch, providing consultation and technical assistance to other programs and at the Department level on an as needed basis. The incumbent exerc