This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Chief of the Prenatal Outcomes and Evaluation Unit. The Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSSI) will be responsible for the supervision of Research Scientists and Research Analysts who are engaged in the evaluation of the prenatal screening program, including screening technologies and algorithms, the monitoring of risk assessment models, and the management of other analytic and clinical tools used by the prenatal screening program, such as the maintenance of existing data systems including the prenatal outcomes of pregnancy data system and the prenatal chromosome abnormalities and neural tube defects registries. The RSSI will independently supervise, conceive, plan and direct prenatal screening program evaluation investigations and research studies related to understanding the impact and efficacy of the current prenatal screening program on early diagnosis of selected genetic disorders and structural abnormalities. Using data derived from these systems and other data sources available within and outside the program, the Unit Chief will address programmatic issues and questions related to prenatal screening program performance and broader impacts of program policies on pregnancy outcomes in California. The RSSI will supervise and be actively engaged in development and evaluation of new prenatal screening technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of the prenatal screening program. The RSSI acts as the State's highly specialized consultant in program evaluation, development, planning and research for the prenatal screening program.
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.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (451663) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
- Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.
- Writing Sample: Attach a copy of an SAS program sample and an SQL program sample you have written. This writing sample should be no longer than four pages.
Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must address the question below and it must be submitted in a separate Word document. Responses should not be longer than one page, single-spaced, with 12 pt. Arial font and 1-inch margins.
• Please describe how your knowledge, skills, experience, and education have prepared you to successfully perform the duties required for this position.
Please submit answers to the two questions listed below in a Word or PDF document. Responses should be no longer than one page, single-spaced, with 12 pt. Arial font and 1-inch margins. Provide the name and contact information of a reference who can validate the information you have provided on your supplemental questionnaire. All elements of the Supplemental Questionnaire must be met in order to be reviewed.
1) Please describe your leadership style, including techniques of organizing and motivating groups and/or individuals. Provide examples of your leadership ability and explain how you have demonstrated these qualities in your past or current position.
2) Please describe a population-based epidemiological investigation or large-scale program evaluation project you conducted that you felt made a difference to the public’s health.
Other: Writing Sample
Attach a copy of an SAS program sample and an SQL program sample you have written. This writing sample should be no longer than four pages.