JC-486819 – School Health Data Surveillance and Evaluation Researcher

Overview

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.

CDPH is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or thorough strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department—mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

This position supports the efforts of the Center for Heathy Communities (CHC). With nearly 40 programs residing within nine branches and two offices, approximately 600 staff and operations based in Sacramento and Richmond, the programmatic impact of CHC can be felt in every corner of California.

This position offers a hybrid schedule with dedicated in-office days. During in-office days, the headquarters location for this position is 1616 Capitol Avenue. Sacramento, CA. 95814.

Join our diverse support unit within the Center for Healthy Communities!

“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 not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

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 partnering with education and health organizations at the state and local level to support the health, safety, and well-being of the 7.5 million students, staff, and communities across California’s 10,000 TK–12th grade schools. The Office of School Health (OSH) develops and disseminates scientific guidance and policies, supports school-based health centers, and facilitates collaboration between state and local education and health officials.

The Research Scientist II (RS II), acting as the School Health Data Surveillance and Evaluation Researcher, works under the general supervision and direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II) and in collaboration with other OSH staff and internal and external interest holders. The RS II will plan, organize, and carry out equity-centered mixed-methods research to create products and tools that support identification and prioritization of the needs of students, schools, and school-linked partners for the purposes of planning for implementation of population-based prevention programs provided in the classroom and schoolwide. The RS II will support the design, development, and implementation of social and behavioral research, evaluation, and surveillance focused on youth health in school settings. The RS II will use social and behavioral health research methods to evaluate data sources, develop research indicators and tools, conduct ongoing surveillance, conduct analyses, and develop written materials for dissemination to diverse audiences. The RS II will use data management and data visualization techniques to create and update online data sharing tools (e.g., dashboards) and facilitate their effective use through creation and implementation of technical assistance and other tools/resources. The RS II is required to work effectively with multiple multi-disciplinary professionals and lay organizations and individuals.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
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:

Experience conducting research or surveillance of behavioral health, school-age youth or other public health factors.
Experience evaluating programs focused on behavioral health, school-age youth, or other public health factors.
Experience conducting, summarizing, and interpreting statistical analysis in SAS or using other statistical software.
Experience with development of resources/materials intended to disseminate and translate data/research findings (e.g. reports, presentations, fact sheets, data visualization, dashboards).
Demonstrate experience interacting effectively and achieving results with internal team members and external partners.
Knowledge or experience in using GIS to map and visualize health information.
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=486819

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.