Epidemiologist Evaluator | RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

The Office of STIs and HCV (OSH) is part of the Division of HIV, STIs, and HCV, within the Center for Infectious Diseases, of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

The CDPH is dedicated to protecting and optimizing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. The mission of CDPH’s Office of STIs and HCV is to reduce the transmission and impact of sexually transmitted infections (STI), mpox and viral hepatitis in California, particularly among communities disproportionately affected by these infections. Because diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our public health work, Office of STIs and HCV embraces and values the contributions of all communities across California to fulfill our public health mission.

In collaboration with local health jurisdictions and other community partners in public and private sectors, Office of STIs and HCV supports equitable STI, mpox and viral hepatitis prevention and control efforts by providing statewide leadership, policy, guidelines, training, technical assistance, surge capacity and outbreak response; and by supporting safety-net service delivery in priority settings and populations.  

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Office Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/STD.aspx

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”  

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Candidates 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

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:

• Proficient epidemiologic/statistical/data analytics/informatics/visualization programming skills (SAS, R, Python, SQL, PowerBI)
• Working knowledge of cloud-based data warehouse environments
• Familiarity with STI/HIV/HCV/mpox epidemiology
• Familiarity with disease surveillance and/or disease case management data systems
• Ability to create and deliver effective oral presentations on complex topics & processes
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of partners (program managers, clinicians, etc.)

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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=502349

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.

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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