Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by overseeing and supporting data collection, analysis, evaluation, and research activities to assist the Care Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) Section, ADAP Care Evaluation (ACEI) and Informatics Branch, and the HIV Care Branch.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the CEM Section. The Research Scientist (RS) I is responsible for limited scope-complex aspects of data management of the HIV Care data system; ensures high quality data are collected through the data system; trains and supports Care Branch and provider staff in the use of the data system; and completes limited scope and complexity statistical analyses of program data. The RS I also assists in developing, monitoring, and evaluating Clinical Quality Management (CQM) program and CQM performance measures for federally- funded Ryan White care programs.

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Working Conditions

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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(486848)  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  [email protected]  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Resumé, cover letter, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) are REQUIRED with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable and required qualifications as it relates to the duty statement and qualifies them for the position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should be typed and no more than TWO pages in length only.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaires, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resumé will also not be accepted for the SOQ .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)  instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted with your application package. Applications received without a Cover Letter may be rejected.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,

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