General / Technical Supervisor

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.

The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders” in support of CDPH’s mission “to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.”

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a Clinical Scientist Supervisor. The position ensures the quality of performance and accuracy of results from our high-complexity, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified genetic screening laboratories. The supervisor will be responsible for the smooth operation of the laboratories and the timely reporting of test results. Additionally, the supervisor will oversee training of subordinate staff and ensure their competency is maintained.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Technical/General Supervisor Section Chief.

This position requires (at the time of appointment) the possession of a valid California Clinical Chemist license, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license, or a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license. Alternatively, the candidate may hold a CGMBS trainee license and must obtain the full CGMBS license within two years of starting the position.

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.

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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 # 525327 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.

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 in scientific research discipline, primary focus on biochemistry.
• A strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills with a team-oriented appproach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable and flexible to constant changes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Well-organized and have a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications/Writing Sample

SOQ Instructions:

Provide an example of a situation where you made an independent, complex scientific decision within your area of scientific expertise. Explain the scientific problem, your reasoning, the options you evaluated, and the impact of your decision on the project, program, and/or stakeholders. In your answer, please identify your degree(s), the job(s) in which you performed relevant duties, the length of time in each job, including start and end dates (month and year), and your level of responsibility.

Attach the additional documents as part of the application package.

A copy of your valid California Clinical Chemist license, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license, or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license, or CGMBS trainee license.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

• Other - Writing Sample