Overview
About this Role
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by conducting advanced data collection, processing, and analysis to inform the prevention of silicosis associated with engineered stone countertop fabrication. Under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) supports the Occupational Health Tracking Unit (OHTU) by contributing to the collection, integration, and quality control of public health surveillance data and information on engineered stone fabrication operations. The RDA II compiles and verifies data on silica exposures from countertop fabrication; assists with maintaining and improving the program’s public health surveillance system for silicosis; and contributes to generating analytical results used to develop guidelines and strategies for prevention.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Key Responsibilities
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 Occupational Health Tracking Unit (OHTU) is a statewide program that conducts public health surveillance for occupational health conditions, with a focus on respiratory disease including work-related asthma and silicosis. The unit conducts research to characterize the nature and extent of disease and to identify risk factors in order to develop guidance and recommendations for prevention.
OHTU is located in the Occupational Health Branch (OHB) of the California Department of Public Health. OHB is devoted to improving worker health and safety through prevention activities. OHB works to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job before they happen. A multidisciplinary team including physicians, industrial hygienists, epidemiologists, and health communication specialists collaborates to identify and evaluate workplace hazards, track patterns of work-related injury and illness, develop training and informational materials, provide technical assistance to others to prevent work-related injury and illness, work with partners to develop safer ways to work, and recommend protective occupational health standards.
The Occupational Health Branch (OHB) is part of the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). We are dedicated to advancing community health and well-being by addressing systemic inequities, promoting equitable access to resources, and strengthening the social drivers of health that allow communities to thrive. At the same time, CHC strives to foster an internal culture where equity, mattering, psychological safety, psychological agency, and belonging are prioritized.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Exceptional organizational and electronic management skills
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly to meet deadlines
• Data processing background with strong computer skills
• Experience in occupational and environmental health, strongly preferred
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At 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.
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