Chief, Data Governance Unit | RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

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 and shall only be eligible for one amount.

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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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (EPIDEMIOLOGY / BIOSTATISTICS)

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and / or Degree for education verification.

For experience / education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and / or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start / end dates (MM / DD / YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (462526) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must be titled “Statement of Qualifications”; include the applicant’s full name in the top right corner; be limited to no more than two (2) pages; be no smaller than twelve (12) point font; and be in narrative form (not just bullet points). Only complete applications that include an SOQ will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Resumes, cover letters, and any other documents will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should address the following :

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