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Job Description and Duties

Candidates 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.

The candidate works under the general direction of the Chief of the Air Quality Section-Investigations Unit (Research Scientist Supervisor I).  The Research Scientist III (RS III) conducts complex, multidisciplinary original research studies on air contaminants and environmental health problems. The RS III provides technical support and guidance on Air Quality, as mandated by Health and Safety Code §425, §105400 et seq. Current projects include evaluation school indoor air quality education and clean air mitigation measures, as well as airborne pathogen control during outbreaks.

This is a reposting of JC-451472 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.

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The California Department of Public Health (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.
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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.