All California Department of Public Health (CDPH), employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by leveraging data to enhance services for vulnerable populations and employing maternal, child and adolescent health (MCAH) surveillance systems for evidence-based decision-making.

Under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS I), chief of the MCAH Surveillance and Assessment Unit, the Research Scientist (RS II) plans, organizes, and carries out research studies and public health surveillance activities of moderate scope and scientific complexity related to MCAH populations and programs. The incumbent serves as a team member on public health projects and investigations within the MCAH Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Federal Reporting (ESFR) Section and acts as a technical scientific consultant on specific phases of more complex scientific research studies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)
• RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

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:

• Demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing health equity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Experience in using statistical software (e.g., Statistical Analysis System [SAS]) for data analysis
• Experience disseminating data to scientific audiences and the public
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse groups of people

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=469536

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.

About California Department of Public Health

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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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