Overview
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THERE IS TWO VACANCIES BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento, Contra Costa, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino *
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 supporting the implementation, utilization, maintenance, and operation of the statewide California Syndromic Surveillance (CalSyS) program. This program facilitates timely and broad monitoring of population health, ultimately leading to more rapid and targeted disease/illness/injury control and data-driven prevention strategies, as well as increased situational awareness for public health response.
The Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) (RS III)(EB) serves as a senior-level, public health epidemiologist and subject matter expert specializing in data systems and the application of data to inform public health efforts. The RS III is responsible for leading and planning analyses of syndromic surveillance data using current methods and best practices in both epidemiology and biostatistics. Additionally, they provide expert guidance on federal, state, and local initiatives that improve the availability, accessibility, and usability of public health Syndromic Surveillance (SyS) data.
The RS III serves as a subject matter expert on data platforms for Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR), the SyS Section, independently managing a variety of highly complex tasks to support CDPH epidemiologic surveillance activities. They collaborate with experts at local, state, and federal levels to oversee the collection, integration, analysis, dissemination, and use of SyS data. The incumbent is an advisor on epidemiologic training and education for stakeholders and CDPH partners. Additionally, the RS III ensures data privacy while applying scientific methods of study during investigation, analysis, and interpretation phases, while achieving maximum value of surveillance data and information for public health.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (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:
Expertise with epidemiologic studies and public health surveillance
Proficiency with data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SQL, R, SAS, SAS Viya, Python)
Knowledge and implementation of research methods and techniques, including application of statistical methods and models
Expertise in data manipulation and running complex data queries with large data sets
Experience in data governance (e.g., provisioning/requesting data access, implementing, developing, and/or enforcing data use/access/management policies)
Ability to summarize and present complex information (e.g., research findings) clearly for a wide variety of audiences via a variety of methods (e.g., written reports, oral presentations, website content, data dashboards)
Experience with and knowledge of syndromic surveillance and its use within public health contexts
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=495390
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About The California 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.
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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.
