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 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 managing all functions as the Chief of the Data Governance Unit (DGU) as a working level supervisor responsible for managing development and operational functions and meeting the objectives of the Unit.
The Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) develops data roadmaps and scientific strategies; serves as a department-wide advisor on public health data governance related to department and stakeholder data needs; and provides overall technical direction on statewide public health data strategy and governance efforts. The incumbent provides oversight of DGU efforts creating value through data optimization and acquisition; envisioning data-enabled strategies; developing, implementing, and updating a data strategy and roadmap; enabling all forms of business outcomes through analytics; establishing data analytics and policy governance; and aligning with enterprise information and technology strategies and policy, and with relevant regulatory, legal, and ethical mandates. The incumbent works collaboratively with and in support of the CDPH Data Governance Council. Up to 5% in- or out-of-state travel may be required, including overnight stays.
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.
