Public health epidemiologist surveillance

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I), Unit Supervisor of the Surveillance and Data Use Unit, Surveillance and Research Section, Chronic Disease Surveillance and Research Branch (CDSRB). The Research Scientist (RS) organizes and carries out surveillance and epidemiologic research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity and supports the implementation of the cancer surveillance plan for California’s statewide population-based surveillance systems and the evaluation of their effectiveness. The RS produces routine annual incidence and mortality reports and other special topic surveillance reports of limited scientific scope and complexity, performs linkages, assists in the coordination of statewide responses to cancer concerns, and responds to requests for data. In addition, the RS collaborates with Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) and CDPH programs on projects related to health equity framework.
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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. 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.
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. 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 View email address on us.fitly.work 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.

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:

Fluency in SAS statistical software
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as a part of the application package.
Resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, state application, cover letters and
other material will not take the place of the SOQ. Applications received
Describe how your academic
background and professional scientific experience meet the minimum
the Research Scientist classification. degree(s), relevant scientific specialty and how they align with the scientific
describe your role in planning, organizing, and carrying out scientific
research studies. Describe how you serve as a team member on projects and
investigations within your program and/or act as a technical scientific
consultant on a specific phase of a scientific research study.
and/or transcripts to verify completion in the stated scientific specialties or
Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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
Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.