JC-477310 – Maternal and Child Health Scientist

Overview

All 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 California.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

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 employing Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) surveillance systems for evidence-based decision-making and leveraging data and technology to enhance services to vulnerable populations.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I), Chief of the Survey Research and Federal Reporting Unit, on projects related to the health and wellbeing of women, birthing people, infants, children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs. In accordance with federal and state mandates, the Research Scientist I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) plans, organizes, and carries out scientific research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity; employs epidemiologic and biostatistical analytic methods, MCAH surveillance expertise, project management skills, data procurement and dissemination skills, and in-depth understanding of relevant data sources; and provides scientific support for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application/progress report, needs assessment process, and other research and surveillance activities of limited scientific scope and complexity.

This position may be eligible for telework. 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.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)
Desirable 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:

Demonstrated commitment to and experience with advancing health equity
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
Experience in using statistical software (e.g., Statistical Analysis System [SAS]) for data analysis
Experience disseminating data to scientific audiences and the general public
Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse groups of people
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=477310

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.