Vendor Research Lead | RESEARCH SCIENTIST III

1 month ago

Sacramento, United States California Department of Public Health Full time

Job Description and Duties 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 advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Data and Integrity Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that collects, analyzes, monitors, and leverages data, research, and policies to benefit, optimize, and protect the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and its participants, local agencies, and vendors. The candidate works under the general direction of the Chief, Vendor Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (VARE) Section, Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I). The Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral) develops and runs complex statistical models to analyze, monitor, and evaluate vendor management activities and food expenditure and utilization trends. Supports the WIC Division in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the WIC program by conducting sophisticated and innovative statistical analyses and research activities. Acts as a scientific and technical lead for research staff in the Branch. This is a reposting of JC-427562 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES) 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, andstart/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 referenceJob Control #(427562)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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Supplemental Questionnaireinstructions below at end of posting.Applications received without an SQ may be rejected. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS The completed Supplemental Questionnaire is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience in relation to this position should be no more than two (2) pages in length using 12-point font size and address question(s) below. Applications without a Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other documents will not be considered as responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applications without a Supplemental Questionnaire or those that don’t follow the above instructions may not be considered. (If requiring a supplemental questionnaire) SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS The completed Supplemental Questionnaire is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience in relation to this position should be no more than two (2) pages in length using 12-point font size and address question(s) below. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applications without a Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered. Describe how your prior experience qualifies you to perform the tasks specified in the duty statement. Using a specific example, describe your prior experience applying quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to develop and carry out a project. Describe the project’s objective, data (including the number of records in the analysis), statistical methods used (including software programs), results, and the resulting outcome or recommendation. 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: 1. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels, external agencies, and the general public 2. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment 3. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including reviewing and editing documents 4. Three or more years conducting descriptive and inferential statistics using a software program such as SAS or R Experience in: 1. Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various forms of data and querying large databases. 2. Communicating sensitive and confidential materials clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats. 3. Leading workgroups, projects, or teams. 4. Social/behavioral quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. Knowledge of: 1. Data-driven decision-making techniques and data visualization techniques. 2. Government assistance programs. 3. Program evaluation and developing performance metrics. 4. Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational databases. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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