Job Description and Duties
THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.
THE COUNTIES ARE: *Contra Costa County Sacramento County*
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 promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.
This position is an opportunity to advance health and racial equity through action to address the greatest health challenge of the 21st Century: climate change. Put your lived expertise and passion for climate justice to work with a team that appreciates your unique contributions. We are a team that works hard, supports each other, and strives to build a culture of racial equity, care, trust, and transparent participation in decisions that affect the work.
The Research Scientist II (RSII) works under the direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I, Climate Surveillance Science Unit of the Research and Evaluation Branch, within the Office of Health Equity. The RSII plans, organizes, and directs complex surveillance, research, and data analysis related to heat and health equity. The RSII conducts research on the health impacts of heat, assesses the contribution of risk factors such as social determinants of health, and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions. The RSII leads CDPH participation in implementation of AB2238, to develop a statewide extreme heat ranking system. The RSII collaborates with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and other agencies and departments to conduct research and provide technical assistance for the implementation of AB2238.
People with lived expertise of health inequities or climate injustice are particularly encouraged to apply.
Up to 5% travel may be required for the position, including occasional travel to Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area. Please be aware that the application and hiring process may take approximately six months.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
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 # (445617) 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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.
Statement of Qualifications Please submit a Statement of Qualifications that discusses your education, training, skills, and professional and lived experience as they relate to
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Posted: Aug. 16, 2024, 2:37 p.m.
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