JC-488035 – Senior Research Scientist

Overview

The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting two Research Scientist III to join the CPR. The CPR coordinates statewide public health emergency preparedness and response planning for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with a primary focus on preparing Californians for public health emergencies.

*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

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.

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.

The candidate works under the general direction of the Program Manager II of the 24/7 Intelligence Section, Program and Response Branch, Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). The Research Scientist III (RS III) works within the 24/7 Intelligence Section which serves to identify potential and emerging public health threats, provide alert notification to all levels of government as well as critical situational awareness during an emergency or disaster. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the RS III works on study design, data architecture and collection, statistical analyses, and visualization displays to identify potential and emerging public health threats as well as provide critical situational awareness during an emergency or disaster. The RS III will serve as the lead for research and analysis on disaster health data during all phases of emergency management. The RS III within the 24/7 Intelligence Section will establish the focal point for health data for CPR with an emphasis on both real-time data as well as scheduled data pulls to forecast current and future public health threats. The incumbent is expected to be able to rotate through various work schedules including day, swing, and night shifts during active disasters.

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.

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 in various forms of data management including data architecture/streamlining, aggregation, archiving, and analysis.
Ability to use specialized software including but not limited to: SQL, SAS, R, Power BI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft applications.
Experience with generating visualizations and reports.
Enhanced knowledge of various medical and health disciplines.
Strong and effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to work within fast-paced environment.
Strong critical thinking skills with an emphasis on intelligence disciplines
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=488035

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.