Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 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 planning, organizing, and directing scientific research and projects of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity to support CDPH data governance and strategy.

The Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) (RS III) makes independent complex decisions regarding public health data governance, and develops and adapts methods, techniques, and procedures to carry out assignments. The incumbent will act as the public health data governance advisor for the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI) in partnership with CDPH programs, and external government and community stakeholders. The RS III is responsible for designing and conducting rigorous scientific research and projects to evaluate, protect, and improve public health through specialized reporting of scientific cannabis surveillance projects and investigation for such uses as population estimation, study of health and social problems, and planning and evaluating health/social programs. The RS III supports the Data Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD) by providing highly technical subject matter expertise and leading projects regarding CDPH data governance and strategy and public health datasets, utilizing evidence-based best practices for scientific study, investigation, analysis, and interpreting results to achieve maximum protection of public health. Up to 5% in- or out-of-state travel may be required, including overnight stays.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, Chief of the Data Governance Unit (DGU).

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Working Conditions

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 attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification.

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 # (468024)  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.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be titled “Statement of Qualifications”; include the applicant’s full name in the top right corner; be limited to no more than two (2) pages; be no smaller than twelve (12) point font; and be in narrative form (not just bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Resumes, cover letters, and any other documents will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following:

• Describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you the best candidate for this position.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewe d .

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