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Posted: 30-Jan-26
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $11,316.00 - $14,580.00 per Mo
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Internal Number: JC-505870
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 all Californians.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by directing staff and activities related to vector-borne disease epidemiology, prevention, surveillance, and control.
The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Vector-Borne Disease Section, a key program assessing and developing policies regarding vector-borne diseases, such as hantavirus, plague, and tick and mosquito-borne diseases. The incumbent conceives, organizes, and directs complex research of a large scope with a statewide impact addressing the epidemiology, prevention, and control of vector-borne diseases. The incumbent conducts and directs the analysis of scientific and technical information for many vector-borne diseases and vectors and integrates this information into the decision-making process for surveillance, prevention, and control activities. The RSS II provides consultation to the Branch Chief and the Department on general vector-borne disease program goals and specific epidemiologic strategies to minimize public health risks from vector-borne diseases.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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=505870
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.