Data Systems and Program Alignment Manager | RESEARCH SCIENTIST MANAGER

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) oversees a statewide program that provides a wide and complex array of primary and secondary prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.

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This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by data business processes for the collection, management, application, and analysis of data for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB).

Under the broad administrative direction of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Manager (Environmental Program Manager II), the Research Scientist Manager (RSM) serves as primary advisor on implementation of CLPPB’s program as related to case management, environmental investigation, research and surveillance; development and coordination of program informatics; and development of collaborative engagements among other CDPH programs The RSM will directly supervise the section managers in the Case Management Section: Direct Services & Outreach to Health Care Providers, The Case Management Section: Oversite of Contracted Local Health Jurisdictions, the Performance Evaluation and Research Section, and the Lead Hazard Reduction Section. The RSM will be the liaison with ITSD for CLPPB and with Center staff as needed on CLPPB priorities and as back-up for the Branch Manager. The RSM supports CLPPB’s informatics needs; provides technical leadership and acts as the informatics subject matter expert; advises leadership on strategic questions related to data workflows with validation processes, data dashboards and interactive maps; collaborates with end users to develop, harmonize, and modernize data systems; engages with developers and system administrators to ensure that the data systems interoperate with departmental and analytical resources; maintains data security and confidentiality process and expertise for public health data; supports administrative functions for informatics projects; and supervises multidisciplinary staff. This position requires technical knowledge and experience related to environmental and clinical health data analysis, informatics, cloud-based data management, and complex system architecture. The position requires experience in program management, staff supervision, strategic planning, and partnership development.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST MANAGER

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service to all staff, management, and the public (oral and written).
• Take effective action to meet work goals and able to adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong and effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in local government
• Experience in strategic planning
• Critical thinking, including the ability to reason logically and creatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office Suite, Power BI
• Highly developed skills and expertise in organizational and project management.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and influence all levels of management and staff.
• Strong diplomacy skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with external agencies, partners, and institutions.
• Excellent ability to collaborate effectively with management and staff across departments and to provide counsel and guidance on highly complex issues of functionality, efficiency, and program operations.
• Flexible, optimistic, and resilient in the face of change.
• Current knowledge of, or able to quickly learn, an array of remote communication and collaboration tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack and SharePoint.

How To Apply

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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About California Department of Public Health

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 Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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