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 CDPH mission and strategic plan by advancing the health
and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the
Data and Integrity Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that collects,
analyzes, monitors, and leverages data, research, and policies to benefit, optimize and
protect the WIC program and its participants, local agencies, and vendors.
The incumbent works under the general direction from the Division Chief, Career
Executive Assignment (C.E.A.). The Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSS II) manages
the Data and Integrity Branch which includes the Program Integrity and Audits Section,
the Participant Analysis, Research, and Evaluation Section, and the Vendor Analysis,
Research, and Evaluation Section. The RSS II represents California’s perspective in
communications with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National
WIC Association (NWA), and research partners to identify WIC research and program
evaluation needs, data collection and analysis requirements, and program integrity
strategies: evaluates and guides opportunities to participate in national and statewide
research projects. Provides technical assistance necessary to complete the more
complex and highly sensitive assignments related to WIC research, monitoring, and
program evaluation activities; leads efforts to improve program integrity activities via
advanced data analytics. Assures compliance with state and federal policies and data
reporting requirements. The RSS II actively participates as a member of the WIC
Division’s Management Team and Senior Leadership Team.
This position is primarily a remote centered position (telework), with an occasional need
to report to the office, in Natomas/Sacramento, based on business need.
This is a reposting of JC-431346, 399813 & 431093 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration.
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.
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