California Department of Public Health

OA works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure that efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective.. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epi/Bio), Chief of the Surveillance Section.. Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $7,811.00 - $9,777.00. Work Location: Sacramento County. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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Department Information 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. The Office of AIDS (OA) is a division within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases. OA works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure that efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective. Job Description And Duties Incumbents 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 (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective by leveraging data and technology to advance goals, inform action and accountability, strengthen the science base of our services and expand surveillance systems for evidence-based decision making. The Research Scientist III (Epi/Bio) plans, organizes, and directs highly developed and complex scientific support to the Surveillance Section and operate as the lead scientific liaison to the Disease Outbreak Intervention and Field Investigation (DOIFI) Unit in the Prevention Branch, by conducting complex analyses to support various HIV surveillance activities, including producing reports for field action, conducting analyses to respond to ad hoc data requests, and contributing to the development and enhancement of all surveillance data products, such as the annual report, disparities report, continuum reports, and dashboard and interactive reporting tools. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epi/Bio), Chief of the Surveillance Section. 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year. Final Filing Date: 2/16/2024 Position Details Job Code #: JC-415802 Position #(s): 581-404-5594-909 Working Title: Research Scientist Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $7,811.00 - $9,777.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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