Overview
Job Description and Duties
Incumbents 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 advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Data and Integrity Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that collects, analyzes, monitors, and leverages data, research, and policies to benefit, optimize, and protect the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and its participants, local agencies, and vendors.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief, Vendor Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (VARE) Section, Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I). The Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral) develops and runs complex statistical models to analyze, monitor, and evaluate vendor management activities and food expenditure and utilization trends. Supports the WIC Division in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the WIC program by conducting sophisticated and innovative statistical analyses and research activities. Acts as a scientific and technical lead for research staff in the Branch.
This position is primarily a remote-centered position (telework), with an occasional need to report to the office, in Natomas/Sacramento, based on business need.
This is a reposting of JC-409918 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. 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.
About Californi THE CERTIFIED IN PUBLIC HEALTH (CPH) CREDENTIAL IS PREFERRED OR REQUIRED (OPTIONAL) REQUIRED PREFERRED NO PREFERENCE Not sure? Learn more about the CPH credential. JOB INDUSTRY (OPTIONAL) None specified Company Da Department of Public Health
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.
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.
