What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) position at Department of Public Health?
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Under administrative direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) Chief, Surveillance Unit, the Research Scientist III (RS III) (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) independently plans, organizes, and directs scientific research and epidemiologic studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity to intervene or prevent
Limited in-state and out-of-state travel required (10%), including occasional overnight stays.
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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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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 SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
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.
The California Department of Public Health is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnerships.
The Mission of the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP) is to work toward achieving a tobacco-free California and to reduce tobacco-related illness and premature deaths by implementing programs to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Our Core Values - What We Stand For: Health Equity, Social and Environmental Justice, Inclusion, Progress, Respect, Honesty, Accountability, Science, Facts, Evidence, Leadership, Empathy, Courage, Adaptability, and Resilience.
CTPP is recruiting diverse candidates for our Epidemiologist (Research Scientist III) position. CTPP values diversity at all levels of our organization and is committed to fostering an environment where all employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, treated with dignity and respect, and can thrive. We believe each individual’s lived experiences and unique ideas inspire innovative solutions and further our mission to improve the health of all Californians by ending the disease and death caused by tobacco.
Join CTPP and help to improve health equity in California!
- The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official 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.
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: 3/6/2025Who 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.
- Other -
Provide a copy of a peer reviewed article or special report you prepared.
- Other -
Provide a copy of a PowerPoint presentation you developed in which you shared your results.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to:
- Prioritize work, follow direction
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Work independently and in team settings
- Epidemiologic study design and statistical analysis
- MS and statistical software such as: SAS, Stata, SPSS, R, etc.
- Project management skills
- Analyzing complex survey data using SAS, Stata, SPSS, or R, etc.
- Planning and conducting epidemiologic/biostatistics projects
- Drawing conclusions from epidemiological/biostatistics investigations
- Providing specialized research/evaluation training and technical assistance to diverse audiences
- Leading a team or workgroup
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:
Susanna Badalyan-Deus
(916) 552-9891
susanna.badalyan-deus@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
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will be used to pre-screen applicants for the California Tobacco Prevention Program’s vacant RS III position. The SQ must be no longer than three (3) pages in length, using 12-pt. Arial font. Applications submitted without the SQ will not be considered for an interview.
1. Describe a specific experience with planning, implementing, and disseminating a complex epidemiological or biostatistics research project, including writing and/or presenting technical reports or papers for publication.
2. Describe the most complex dataset and data analysis you worked with. Include your responsibility in completing the task or project. What software and statistical procedures did you use?
3. Describe an experience and the specific steps you took to solve an advanced analytical issue (i.e., you needed to investigate how a particular data set was weighted to current population estimates.)
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.
