Environmental Hazards Preparedness Scientist | RESEARCH SCIENTIST

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the health of vulnerable residents and communities from harmful environmental exposures due to climate change related impacts.

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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by enhancing emergency preparedness and response goals for natural disasters and hazardous materials releases, with a particular emphasis on issues related to environmental exposures and health implications.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I of the Environmental & Occupational Emergency Preparedness Team. As a member of the team, the Research Scientist will conduct community vulnerability assessments and outreach activities to identify and reduce risks from chemical releases and other hazards in California in order to minimize health impacts on communities and vulnerable populations, workers, and first responders. The position requires a close working relationship with team members, stakeholders and other state, local and federal governmental partners. The incumbent serves an integral role in a multidisciplinary team to develop capacity to respond to non-infectious disease emergencies.  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST

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 with applied public health and environmental health investigations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, geographical assessments, program evaluation, and interpretation of findings to convey to lay audiences.
• Basic understanding of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Experience in engaging with external partners (e.g., government agencies, departments, community-based organizations, private sector).

How To Apply

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=508465

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.