JC-489231 – Surveillance and Evaluation Unit Supervisor

Overview

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to protecting and improving public health through research, policy, and community engagement. As part of its mission, CDPH promotes equity, diversity, and inclusivity, ensuring that all Californians receive access to quality healthcare services and prevention initiatives. The department oversees key areas such as disease prevention, emergency preparedness, environmental health, and healthcare access, and fostering a healthier population statewide.

Within CDPH, the Office of Oral Health (OOH), located in the Center for Healthy Communities, plays a crucial role in improving the oral health and wellbeing of all Californians through evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention, education, and organized community efforts. A core function of OOH is conducting surveillance, implementing research-driven policies, and evaluating best practices in oral disease prevention, ensuring the effectiveness of statewide initiatives. Additionally, the OOH collaborates with oral health stakeholders, public health experts, and community organizations to build partnerships that enhance accessibility and improve outcomes.

This position directly supports OOH’s mission and strategic plan, contributing to surveillance, research, and data-driven decision-making that inform public health advancements. Through collaboration with internal teams, external stakeholders, and policy leaders, this role assists in developing evidence-based public health policies while working to improve the overall oral health of California residents.

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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 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.

Join the Office of Oral Health (OOH) as a Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) and lead groundbreaking public health research to advance oral health in California. This role offers the opportunity to provide scientific leadership, data-driven insights, and administrative guidance to shape policy development and improve public health outcomes.

Lead the S&E unit and supervise research scientists.
Oversee scientific staff training, workplans, performance metrics, and resource allocation.
Design and direct major public health research studies to inform evidence-based decision-making.
Develop and implement evaluation initiatives to assess the impact of OOH policies and programs.
Analyze data from various sources to provide insights into oral health trends and disparities.
Develop or oversee legislative or other reports of findings for dissemination.
Participate in strategic planning to ensure equity and data-driven strategies.
Provide expert consultation and leadership in research, evaluation, and surveillance projects.
Develop or oversee the production of legislatively mandated or other scientific reports, fact sheets, and data briefs.
Serve as a spokesperson on oral health research, offering technical consultation to state agencies and national organizations.
Present findings at conferences and collaborate with universities and research entities.
Ensure compliance with state and federal data privacy standards.
Lead efforts to update key OOH reports and support funding applications.
Join us in ensuring that California’s oral health programs are data-driven, evidence-based, and aligned with public health goals. Apply now to make a meaningful impact on public health!

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (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:

Scientific expertise and leadership skills.
Commitment to advancing oral health through research and policy innovation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and while maintaining positive relationships with internal team members and external partners.
Makes complex, independent decisions related to scientific studies, surveys, and program evaluation design, implementation, analysis, and conclusions.
Strong skills in identifying trends, analyzing large data sets, and conducting statistical analysis, benchmarking, and outcome measurement.
Experience in developing public health performance management and quality improvement programs.
Ability to assume independent responsibility for decisions and actions with broad implications for various oral health programs.
Capacity to make recommendations that influence policy-making decisions.
Proficiency in preparing scientific reports, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to speak effectively before professional and lay groups.
Leadership skills to lead workgroups and mentor staff.
Exceptional organizational and management skills.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external partners to establish and maintain cooperative relations.
Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state as required.
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=489231

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.