Technical/General Supervisor Section Chief (Research Scientist Supervisor II)

Job Description and Duties Incumbents in one of these classifications who possess a Master’s Degree and it is a requirement of the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those who possess a Doctoral Degree or Doctor of Medicine, and it is a requirement of 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 and shall only be eligible for only one amount. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders” in support of CDPH’s mission “to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.” This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing leadership and direct supervision over the Technical/General Supervisor Section of the Laboratory Services Branch (LSB), whose function is to perform newborn screening of various birth defects and quality assurance to ensure Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) compliance requirements in this area. The incumbent works under the broad administrative direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Chemical Services), Chief of the Laboratory Services Branch. The Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) II (Chemical Sciences) will directly supervise one RSS I and five Research Scientist positions and have sufficient scientific knowledge and expertise for making decisions independently and resolve complex scientific problems in order to implement department policies and procedures, including affirmative action. The RSS II will also be expected to assist in the management of statewide contracts for LSB. Please use this link to take the Research Scientist Supervisor II: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4907 Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitmet You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 # (535625) 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. 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 in scientific research discipline, primary focus on biochemistry. • A strong work ethic, good interpersonal, and team-oriented skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Adaptable and flexible to constant changes. • The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. • Well-organized and have a positive attitude and professional demeanor.