Senior Public Health Biologist

$7,126.00 - $9,968.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a statewide scientific and technical expert in vector-borne diseases and public health pests. The Senior Public Health Biologist leads highly specialized surveillance, identification, and prevention activities related to plague, hantavirus, mosquito-borne diseases, tick-borne diseases and other vectors of public health importance. The incumbent exercises independent scientific judgment and ensures high - quality technical work.

Serves as the department’s subject-matter expert for public health pests such as bed bugs, lice, and mites, the incumbent develops and updates scientific guidelines, action plans, and educational materials to support public health professionals, healthcare providers, and the public.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Public Health Biologist.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGIST

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGIST $7,126.00 - $9,968.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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