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 California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting public health data on bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), viral hepatitis C (HCV), mpox, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and/or other communicable diseases, using these data to describe, assess, and evaluate morbidity and mortality due to these disease conditions in California, and assess screening, positivity, and treatment metrics.
The Research Scientist II (RS II) [Epidemiology/Biostatistics (Epi/Bio)] supports public health scientific inquiries using STI, HCV, mpox, HIV and other emerging infections data, and aids in the development of cross-cutting recommendations, metrics, guidance documents, and reports based on findings. The RS II (Epi/Bio) conducts analyses, assessments, and evaluations that are guided by best practices of epidemiologic and statistical methods. The RS II (Epi/Bio) develops reports, data visualizations, charts, tables, manuscripts, presentations, and other data dissemination resources that interpret and communicate data and results to Office of STIs and HCV (OSH) and CDPH colleagues, local health jurisdiction (LHJ) partners, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This position will analyze and interpret data from multiple sources, such as public health surveillance, electronic health record (EHR) and linkage to care (LTC) data associated with the Emergency Department Screening Program (EDSP), as well as other external data sources. The RS II (Epi/Bio) focuses on leveraging internal and external data sources to enhance the OSH’s ability to better understand and assess trends in STIs, HCV, mpox, and HIV. The RS II (Epi/Bio) provides technical assistance and guidance related to complex epidemiologic analyses for the OSH, and partners in CDPH, LHJs, and other external partners. Additional responsibilities include participating in national work groups, conferences, and meetings. Moderate overnight travel is required.
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSS II), Chief of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, Assessment, and Evaluation (SEAE) Section.
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Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework. 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.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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.
