PRIME Cross-Cutting Unit Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by optimizing data collection and reporting through modernization of the surveillance system administered by the Public Health Program InforMation Exchange (PRIME) Branch.

The Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) for the PRIME CalREDIE Cross-Cutting Support Unit leads a team of research scientist, data scientists, and analysts in the PRIME Branch to modernize the Center for Infectious Disease surveillance system. The RSS I oversees, organizes and prioritizes the team’s daily tasks while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and accessible work environment that upholds accuracy, scientific rigor, and operational quality. The incumbent sets clear, equitable performance expectations and ensures staff have the resources and support needed to meet them. The incumbent guides and monitors the team’s progress on surveillance system modernization tasks, establishes measurable outcomes, and ensures that staff work aligns with program goals, timelines, and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, this position coordinates across multiple organizational units, including the PRIME Branch, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC) programs, and associated vendors to support system design, procurement, configuration, and implementation. Provides coaching and professional development, strengthens staff capability in scientific and analytical methods, and ensures consistent adherence to departmental policies and standards.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Chief of the CalREDIE Stakeholder Support Section (CSSS).

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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 #(523573) 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)

1. Please describe your professional scientific experience in the Research Scientist specialty(s). Include the start and end dates of each job (month and year), duties performed, and level of responsibility.

Please note, at least one year of work experience must include the following experience: full journey level work including planning, organizing, and directing scientific research studies of highly developed scientific scope and complexity. Making independent, complex decisions in their specific scientific specialty. Serving as scientific advisors or consultants to other scientists within their scientific specialty. Adapting methods, techniques, and procedures to carry out assignments. Conducting highly specialized phases of a major scientific project or investigation of sufficient scope which requires coordination with professional staff from other state, local, or federal agencies, academia, or international collaborators. Conducting and presenting scientific research or investigations to the public and scientific community. Using scientific findings to assist in the development of public policies. Drafting and publishing research in scientific journals.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.