Overview
Job Description and Duties
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 CDPH mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Data and Integrity Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that collects, analyzes, monitors, and leverages data, research, and policies to benefit, optimize and protect the WIC program and its participants, local agencies, and vendors.
The candidate works under the general direction from the Division Chief, Career Executive Assignment (C.E.A.). The Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSS II) manages the Data and Integrity Branch which includes the Program Integrity and Audits Section, the Participant Analysis, Research, and Evaluation Section, and the Vendor Analysis, Research, and Evaluation Section. The RSS II represents California’s perspective in communications with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National WIC Association (NWA), and research partners to identify WIC research and program evaluation needs, data collection and analysis requirements, and program integrity strategies: evaluates and guides opportunities to participate in national and statewide research projects. Provides technical assistance necessary to complete the more complex and highly sensitive assignments related to WIC research, monitoring, and program evaluation activities; leads efforts to improve program integrity activities via advanced data analytics. Assures compliance with state and federal policies and data reporting requirements. The RSS II actively participates as a member of the WIC Division’s Management Team and Senior Leadership Team.
This position is primarily a remote centered position (telework), with an occasional need to report to the office, in Natomas/Sacramento, based on business need.
This is a reposting of JC-431346, 399813 & 431093 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration.
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.
