Senior Air Quality Scientist

This is a reposting of JC-451472 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.

The CDPH Environmental Health Laboratory Branch (EHLB) is responsible for laboratory services in support of public health programs, applied research, human studies of chemical exposures, and analyses of environmental and clinical samples for toxic substances. EHLB provides technical assistance, develops new methods to better measure exposures, and serves as a reference laboratory. The EHLB Biochemistry Section conducts environmental testing for lead-poisoned children; biomonitoring of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and chemical metabolites; emerging contaminants identification; and intervention studies. The EHLB Air Quality Section provides measurements and technical guidance on indoor air pollutants, including control measures and infectious aerosols; emerging product emissions; community air monitoring; and emergency chemical exposures including wildfire smoke.

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 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.

The candidate works under the general direction of the Chief of the Air Quality Section-Investigations Unit (Research Scientist Supervisor I).  The Research Scientist III (RS III) conducts complex, multidisciplinary original research studies on air contaminants and environmental health problems. The RS III provides technical support and guidance on Air Quality, as mandated by Health and Safety Code §425, §105400 et seq. Current projects include evaluation school indoor air quality education and clean air mitigation measures, as well as airborne pathogen control during outbreaks.

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:

• Having a background in air quality (or building) science and measurements in addition to public policy
• Some experience of writing project proposals and acquiring funding

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.