What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR II position at Department of Public Health?
The Research Data Supervisor II (RD Sup II) is responsible for leadership in the development of policy, protocols, and standards regarding the collection, analyses, and dissemination of vital statistics data. The incumbent is responsible for managing the development, quality control, and maintenance of California's vital statistics data files. Provides technical consultation to Departmental programs on research and data analyses and coordinates with the National Center for Health Statistics and other federal and local departments. Establishes policies for data exchange with internal and external customers. Reviews and provides input on contracts regarding vital statistics data. Oversees an internal data quality workgroup as well as the Vital Statistics Advisory Committee. Manages a Section comprised of Research Data Specialist IIs/Is and analysts.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Manager, Chief of the Research and Analytics Branch.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
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.
Would you like to work for an energetic, high performing organization? If so, we invite you to come join us at CDPH.
The Research and Analytics Branch (RAB), Data Analytics Section (DAS) supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission, “To optimize the health and wellbeing of the people of California.” DAS is integral to this mission by collecting data for birth, death, and fetal death vital events, developing data products related to vital events, and creating annual source data files of these data.
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- The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/9/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other -
Please see Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SQ may be rejected.
Desirable Qualifications
- Self-motivated.
- Experience with data analysis, management using programming languages (i.e. SQL, R, SAS, Databricks or python), and creating data visualization tools.
- Demonstrate willingness to assume analytical duties of high complexity, manage multifaceted short-, medium-, and long-term analytical projects, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Have excellent communication and interactive skills.
- Be extremely proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks.
- Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner.
- Demonstrate ability to offer succinct, value-added recommendations and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.
- Perform both independently and in a cooperative team environment.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines.
- Possess outstanding customer service skills.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Juanita Joyce
(916) 445-6902
juanita.joyce@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
CivilRights@Cdph.CA.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
