Overview
Job Description and Duties
The position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by addressing environmental health issues to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.
Under administrative direction of the Environmental Program Manager II, Chief Environmental Health Investigations Branch (EHIB), the Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO III) provides medical and scientific consultation regarding environmental health investigations, environmental exposure, site assessment, and environmental epidemiology. The PHMO III serves as an EHIB technical and scientific expert in the areas of environmental medicine, health investigation, surveillance, research methods, and data interpretation. Occasional overnight travel statewide will be required.
PHMO III
“Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the Public Health Medical Officer III classification and are interested in this position, may take the Public Health Medical Officer III exam to obtain list eligibility.” If you have not taken the PHMO III exam, please follow the link below:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8H1AE02
** Please note candidates applying for the PHMO III classification must be in possession, or in the process of securing approval, of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. Candidates must also possess valid specialty Board certification prior to appointment. Please review the minimum requirements in the CalCareers posting, for detailed information. **
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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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 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.
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.
