Research Scientist Supervisor

Department of Public Health

JC-530053 -

JC-530053 - Unit Supervisor (Social/Behavioral) (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I

$9,578.00 - $12,343.00 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: 9/16/2026

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing leadership for evidence-based decision-making to ensure home visiting programs are targeted to high need populations and implemented as intended. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) II , Supervisor of the Home Visiting and Systems Evaluation Section. The RSS I provides scientific and management oversight of the Home Visiting Performance Measurement and Evaluation (HVPME) Unit.

The HVPME unit conducts a variety of program evaluations to determine the reach, fidelity, outputs, outcomes, and impact of home visiting programs. The RSS I oversees development of management and information systems, development and application of fidelity and performance measures, and the scientific quality of the program evaluation work. Evaluation approaches include qualitative and quantitative methods and are based on relevant public health, evaluation science, implementation science, and social science literature.

The incumbent presents the findings through consultation to departmental management and staff, presentations to public health audiences, fact sheets, government reports, and articles in scientific journals.

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Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.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 additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I

Classification:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I $9,578.00 - $12,343.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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