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This job announcement is a re-posting. Previous applicants who applied to JC# 421979  will need to reapply.

The Reporting and Analytics Team is a key component of CalCONNECT, California’s case investigation and contact tracing platform. The Research Scientist III (RS III) manages disease investigation, contact tracing, and other related datasets used to support the public health functions of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state and local partners.

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 IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE:   Sacramento and Contra Costa.

The Research Scientist (RS) III supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by using a high degree of technical expertise to coordinate, manipulate, and maintain CalCONNECT’ s case investigation and contact tracing data. Responsibilities include data management, quality control, data flow process evaluation, planning of data system architecture, technical documentation, and general support for CDPH’s reporting and analytic needs.

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.

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.