Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a member of the Research and Analytics Branch (RAB) and functioning as a public health statistician leading activities in the most complex predictive analytics to include regression analysis, machine learning, and semi-automated and automated data mining analysis transforming data from multiple sources into actionable prescriptive solutions and interventions; and the management of vital statistics data.
The Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) employs the most complex and broad principles of algorithms, data structures, data programming software, and data management; application of computerized models to research data including Geographic Information Systems; statistical and other methods used in advanced analytics including cost-benefit analysis; survey research methods; organizational analysis and project management including overall project design, analytics, data interpretation and presentation; principles and procedures of forecasting; and research planning, design, and methodology. Participates in efforts regarding all vital records modernization including user story development, discovery for functionality and desired outcomes, market/product assessment, and process planning for legacy system upgrades, online payments, and automation of workflows, and interoperability. Provides subject matter expertise in Federal, State, and local initiatives related to advanced data analytics. The incumbent supports CDPH program data analysis efforts across the department; provides analytics services training/education; and ensures standards-based approaches to data sharing, information exchange, privacy, and security of public health data and information. The RDS III will also represent the Branch at various data committees, task forces, and workgroup meetings.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Manager, Chief of RAB.
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.
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23227880&name=JC-428506-DS.pdf
About Emergency Medical Services Authority
The California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) oversees emergency and disaster medical services in the state of California. EMSA functions as one of thirteen departments and five offices within California’s Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS). EMSA is charged with providing leadership in the innovation and administration of the emergency medical services (EMS) system throughout the state, which includes setting standards for the training and scope of practice for various levels of EMS personnel. EMSA is also responsible for promoting disaster medical preparedness throughout the state, and when required, coordinating, and supporting the State of California’s medical response to major disasters.
