RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS JC-392713

California Department of Public Health
US - California - Sacramento
May 1, 2024

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 Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB), within the Center for Healthy Communities, aims to reduce individual, social, and environmental harm from addiction and substance use through research-driven prevention, education, and treatment. SAPB houses CDPH's youth cannabis prevention, alcohol, overdose, and problem gambling programs, creating synergy between substance use and addiction prevention efforts. In addition to efforts related to addiction and substance use, SAPB examines a wide range of societal, community, and social influences on individual consumption and the resulting social and behavioral outcomes.

CDPH's success arises from the differences in who we are, how we think, and what we experience. It is these differences that best form policies, develop resources, and deliver services to serve California's diverse communities.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California's diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources.

We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

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.

Incumbents in one of these classifications, who have evidence of being accepted for an examination for a Medical Specialty Certificate or Osteopathic Specialty Certificate shall receive 15.5% of monthly base salary. Incumbents in one of these classifications, who have evidence of being certified by an American Medical Specialty Board or American Osteopathic Specialty Board will receive 19.0% of monthly base salary.

The Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSS II; Epidemiology/Biostatistics) works under the broad administrative direction of the Health Program Manager III of the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB). The RSS II serves as the Substance Use Research and Evaluation Section (SURE) Chief, overseeing the work of two units:
the Surveillance and Research Unit and the Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit. The SURE Chief is responsible for providing administrative guidance, leadership, strategy, and scientific expertise related to high-profile subject matter. The incumbent will manage and supervise scientific staff in the development and implementation of surveillance, research, health outcomes, epidemiology, and evaluation aspects of substance use and addiction related programs (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, overdose, and gambling). The SURE Chief will oversee staff who conduct ongoing surveillance, research, and evaluation activities, including conducting analyses and creating reports for dissemination to diverse audiences. The incumbent is responsible for the scientific and research vision of the Branch, supports the development of public health policy, and serves as a spokesperson regarding scientific or data-related issues concerning substance use, addiction, and behavioral health promotion. The SURE Chief will be responsible for ensuring the scientific quality of reporting requirements.

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 .

Final Filing Date:
10/11/2023

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-392713

Position #(s):
***-XXX

Working Title:
Substance Use Research and Evaluation Section Chief

Classification:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $10,615.00 - $13,225.00

Shall Consider:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL) $10,615.00 - $13,225.00
• of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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