JC-463999 – Senior Occupational Epidemiologist

Overview

The Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS) is a statewide program to identify, evaluate, and provide “early warning” and up-to-date, practical information on toxic chemicals and other workplace hazards. This information and the toxicological, technical, and medical expertise that HESIS provides enable employers, workers, health and safety professionals, and others to take action to make workplaces safer.

HESIS is located in the Occupational Health Branch (OHB) of the California Department of Public Health. OHB devoted to improving worker health and safety through prevention activities. OHB works to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job before they happen. A multidisciplinary team including physicians, industrial hygienists, epidemiologists, and health communication specialists collaborates to identify and evaluate workplace hazards, track patterns of work-related injury and illness, develop training and informational materials, provide technical assistance to others to prevent work-related injury and illness, work with partners to develop safer ways to work, and recommend protective occupational health standards.

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.

Under the general direction of the HESIS Chief, plans and leads epidemiologic research studies, public health investigations, and statistical evaluations related to chemical and other workplace hazards and health effects pertinent to California’s workforce. The RS III coordinates with the HESIS Chief and other HESIS staff to set priorities and works independently on the development of study protocols. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data from multiple existing sources, such as the California Electronic Death Registry System, the California Cancer Registry, Workers’ Compensation Information System, OSHA databases, and the California Environmental Reporting System. Designs, secures funding for, and conducts studies involving novel data collection when existing data sources are inadequate or non-existent, including writing protocols, developing questionnaires, collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting results, and writing reports. Coordinates with professional staff from outside HESIS and OHB as needed to carry out objectives, which could include federal, state, and local authorities, national professional societies, and academic partners.

Communicates with diverse stakeholder audiences. Develops data visualizations and collaborates with the HESIS Health Education Consultant III to disseminate scientific findings to lay audiences. Prepares and submits articles for publication in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Presents research findings at state and national scientific conferences. Serves on national committees related to occupational public health.

Serves as a subject matter expert. Applies data findings to assist the HESIS Section Chief, RS III (Physical/Engineering Sciences), and Staff Toxicologist in developing health-based recommendations for new or revised occupational health and safety standards and providing technical assistance to the Cal/OSHA Research and Standards Unit. Provides epidemiology/biostatistics advice and consultation on the identification and prevention of health effects from occupational exposure to chemical toxicants for CDPH, Cal/OSHA, and other agencies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications -Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ may be rejected.
Statement of Qualifications

Include a concise, well-written 1-2 page cover letter that: 1) describes why you are interested in this position, and 2) details how your qualifications and previous job experiences have prepared you for the duties and responsibilities of this position

Describe relevant education and prior experience in data management and analysis, and any experience in public health and occupational and/or environmental health.

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:

Commitment to advancing the health of workers
Knowledge of epidemiology methods and biostatistics and applied relevant experience in occupational health or environmental health.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, while performing a wide array of complex work independently
Ability to develop and manage professional relationships.
Ability to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
A professional, courteous, and positive demeanor
Experience disseminating and interpretating data findings for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience effectively interacting and achieving results with internal and external partners.
Ability to use office systems and computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams
Proficiency in large data set management and analysis
Fluency in SAS, R or Python software.
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=463999

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.