RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES) JC-295460

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by reducing the chronic disease morbidity and mortality of asthma in accordance with Health and Safety Codes (HSC)

• 104317 – 104317, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement for asthma control and prevention.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Chief, Exposure Prevention and Education Section, the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) I (Social/ Behavioral) supervises multi-disciplinary staff dedicated to improving coverage, delivery and use of comprehensive, evidence-based asthma control services and disease surveillance. The RSSI is responsive to CDPH management and the CDC to direct workload, respond to specific drills and assignments, report on activities and impacts/outcomes, and coordinates with the associated clinical, community-based, and state and federal stakeholders.

The RSSI provides technical and scientific expertise in asthma, asthma management, environmental health, health education, and community engagement, and acts as a subject matter expert in the Branch, providing consultation and technical assistance to programs and at the Department Level on an as-needed basis. The RSSI exercises a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and originality in a substantial decision-making role, in the day-to-day management and direct supervision of professional staff. Statewide travel, up to 15%, may be required.

Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) highly desirable

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Final Filing Date: 3/28/2022

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-295460

Position #(s): 580-353-5647-909

Working Title: California Breathing Unit Chief

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES) $8,765.00 – $10,923.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983.