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Research Scientist
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Description:
Job Description and Duties Incumbents 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.Under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I Chief of the Violent Injury Prevention Data Unit, the Research Scientist (RS III) functions as the program researcher/evaluator for the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program and will serve as the lead on evaluation and performance measurement for the program. The RS III will also conduct public health performance monitoring to identify new and existing potential data sources to track the crisis of suicide, disseminate findings through reports, presentations, and journal articles, plan, design and implement evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of suicide prevention practices and policies, and provide research-based information to support educational messages and components. The RS III is responsible for the planning, design, testing, and development of research studies, including performance monitoring, and program evaluation related to public health outcomes across California. This requires knowledge and use of scientific research methods, performance monitoring, evaluation methodologies, and scientific analysis of data using appropriate methods and software packages. The RS III may conduct phases of a major scientific project or investigation of sufficient scope to require coordination with professional staff from other State, local, or Federal agencies; publish or present scientific research or investigations conducted to other public health experts and the community; provide interpretations of scientific research findings for use by others; and perform other related work.10% In-state and out-of-state travel may be required, with overnight stays as needed to participate in off-site meetings. The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES) RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-432365 Position #(s): 581-340-XXXX-001 Working Title: Research Scientist Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES) $7,811.00 - $9,777.00 Shall Consider: RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $7,811.00 - $9,777.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information 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. The mission of the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) is to ensure all Californians have safe places in which to live, work, play, and fully participate in all activities of daily life free of violence or injury. IVPB is the focal point for Department efforts in injury and violence prevention, surveillance, and safe physical activity promotion. The Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program will support local health departments in high-risk counties to implement suicide prevention strategies that include reducing access to lethal means among people at risk via safe storage practices for both firearms and medications, gatekeeper trainings for healthcare providers, and promotion of tele-mental health as a means for reducing provider shortages. 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 # ( 432365 ) 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 XXXX@cdph.ca.gov 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. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 5/31/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Public Health Attn: Classification & Certification Unit P.O. Box 997378 MS 1700-1702 Sacramento, CA 95899-7378 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Public Health Classification & Certification Unit 1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected . Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: * Experience evaluating suicide prevention programs.* Experience conducting surveillance of suicide or other public health or behavioral health factors.* Experience identifying/retrieving available data to use for surveillance and program evaluation.* Experience independently conducting statistical analyses in SAS or using other statistical software.* Experience disseminating and translating data/research findings for diverse audiences utilizing various tools and methods (e.g., creation of reports/presentations/fact sheets, data visualization platforms or dashboards).* Demonstrated experience interacting effectively and achieving results with internal team members and external partners.* Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.* Experience conducting evaluation required as part of a federal grant/cooperative agreement/contract. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Human Resources Division (916) 445-XXXX XXXX@cdph.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Karol Simmons (916) 501-XXXX XXXX@cdph.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Office (916) 445-XXXX California Relay Service: 1-800-735-XXXX (TTY), 1-800-735-XXXX (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Statement of Qualifications The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a written narrative that individually answers the question below. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should be typed using 12-point Arial font with one-inch page margins and no more than two pages in length. Please describe how your education, skills, and experience have prepared you to successfully carry out the duties of this position. Desirable Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. PDN-9c11cd7e-f0b4-4a97-8ad6-9f5ec90ab163
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