JC-475035 – Senior Epidemiologist – Genomic Epidemiology

Overview

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a critical role in enhanced Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) surveillance studies to inform high-profile, high-impact public health policies.

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Contra Costa County *

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 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 providing scientific leadership on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV and coordinating with partners working on other respiratory viruses to inform public health decision making and action.

The COVID Control Branch (CCB) coordinates and provides guidance on statewide COVID-19, influenza, and RSV surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, laboratory testing, and on clinical and infection control issues. The Branch works closely with other teams to help produce reports for CDPH leadership and other stakeholders. CCB works closely with local health departments, other state teams and agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV surveillance and response. CCB is poised to expand to address other epidemics as they may emerge.

The Research Scientist IV (RS IV) is responsible for leading and directing the investigation of analysis and enhanced surveillance data, to understand the trends and patterns of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. The RS IV has direct responsibility, in collaboration with other CCB teams, to analyze, interpret and disseminate respiratory virus enhanced surveillance information to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST IV (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
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=475035

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.