Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the health of vulnerable residents and communities from harmful environmental exposures due to climate change related impacts.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.
*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
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 mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable environmental, social, and economic conditions and protecting the health of Californians from climate-related exposures to achieve optimal physical and mental health and well-being for all. The Research Scientist III (epi/bio) serves as a subject matter expert and conducts public health investigations of non-infectious agent exposures to identify, respond, and prevent toxicological outbreaks.
The candidates works under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, Manager of the Investigations Unit within the Environmental Health Investigations Branch. The incumbent serves as the Toxicological Outbreak Program’s lead epidemiologist and liaison with interdepartmental, state, federal, and academic colleagues. The incumbent develops case definitions, investigation surveys, develops protocols, and provides expertise in identifying non-infectious agent exposures.
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:
Experience working active exposure and outbreak case investigations.
Knowledge of epidemiological principles, techniques, and analysis.
Experience in database design, query, and management skills.
Experience engaging with the public and speaking with medical professionals.
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=477921
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.
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.
