RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (CHEMICAL SCIENCES)

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 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.
Under the general direction of the Chief of the Biochemistry Section (Research Scientist Supervisor II), the Research Scientist III (RS III) investigates chemical emergency preparedness and testing and conducts complex research on community exposures to toxic chemicals.
The RS III serves as technical consultant to prepare for chemical poisoning incidents and acts as Hospital Preparedness Program biochemical testing expert to provide training to healthcare coalition partners.
The RS III also plans and conducts assessment of screening methods to assess human exposure to toxic chemicals.
The RS III compiles and organizes optimal methods to assess human exposure to toxic chemicals into method recommendations and expert systems for healthcare professionals.
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework.
All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed.
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Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Code #: JC-418352 Position #(s): 580-721-5591-909 Working Title: Chemical Poisoning Specialist Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) $7,811.
00 - $9,777.
00 Work Location: Contra Costa County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information 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.
The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Environmental Health Laboratory Branch (EHLB) is responsible for laboratory services in support of public health programs, applied research, human studies related to chemical exposures, and analyses of environmental and clinical samples for toxic substances.
These include lead and other heavy metal, persistent and non-persistent organic pollutants and their metabolites.
EHLB provides technical assistance, develops new methods to better measure exposures, and serves as a reference and referee laboratory.
EHLB consists of a Biochemistry Section that conducts lead testing & biomonitoring that provides measurement of heavy metals and organic environmental and biological pollutants, emerging contaminants identification as well as conduction of intervention study and an Air Quality Section that provides guidance and measurements on indoor air pollutant control, infectious aerosols, product emissions, dampness & mold, community air monitoring, and emergency chemical exposures including wildfire smoke.
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 # (418352) 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 www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
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 apply@cdph.
ca.
gov 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.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/12/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Public Health Attn: Classification & Certification Unit P.
O.
Box 997378 MS 1700-1702 Sacramento, CA 95899-7378 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Public Health Classification & Certification Unit 1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.
430 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
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 required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting.
Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ will not be scored/reviewed.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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: Expertise in toxicology and acute chemical exposures (poisoning) from toxic chemicals Expertise in biochemical testing in blood or urine for chemical metabolites.
Familiarity with writing guidance or programming expert systems to assist public health and healthcare professionals to make decisions.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact: Human Resources Division (916) 445-0983 apply@cdph.
ca.
gov Hiring Unit Contact: Meralda Rafol (510) 620-2803 meralda.
rafol@cdph.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: EEO Office (916) 445-0938 California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position.
The SOQ should be typed, no more than two pages in length, with a font size no smaller than 12-point.
Please answer the questions in the order as they appear below.
Please note: resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
1.
Describe your knowledge of toxicology and acute and chronic chemical exposures (poisoning) from toxic chemicals.
2.
Describe your knowledge of biochemical testing in blood or urine for chemical metabolites.
3.
Describe your familiarity with writing guidance, programming expert systems to assist public health and healthcare professionals to make decisions, big data, or chemometrics.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted.
Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.