Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other  state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

We are recruiting for a Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral Sciences) or (Epidemiology/Biostatistics).

Under general direction of the Research Scientist (RS) Supervisor I, the RS III (Social/Behavioral) or RS III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) will apply theoretical models and statistical/research methods of the social/behavioral sciences to plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity and apply scientific approaches to critically evaluate health care utilization, quality of care, and access to effective and appropriate healthcare services and health outcomes for beneficiaries in the Medi-Cal healthcare system. The RS III will lead the preparation of datasets, reports, and other products based on expert knowledge and experience with DHCS' Management Information System/Decision Support System (MIS/DSS), and coordinate with DHCS' External Quality Review Organizations (EQRO) to ensure quality and access through equity-driven performance metrics. The RS III will identify and obtain needed external data sources to support development of data reports and data pulls linking data from various data sources to create data sets.

Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule as outlined in the telework information section below; the amount of telework is based on the operational business needs. This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

1. In Office – refers to all working days.
2. Hybrid – refers to some working days in office and other days telework.
3. Telework – refers to all working days at approved alternate work location.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral)and  Research Scientist III (Epi/Bio) . See the Minimum Requirements section above.

2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.

3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

4. Once you have applied, take the  Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral) or  Research Scientist III (Epi/Bio) Exam.

**Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.**

Applicants must also include a Supplemental Application (SA) for this recruitment. Responses must be no longer than two pages, single spaced, formatted in 12 point Arial font, with one-inch margins.  Statements of Qualifications cannot be used as a substitute for the Supplemental Application.

Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question(s):

1. Having seen the advertisement – tell us why you feel you are qualified for a research scientist position. Please include in your response any research experience, skills, education, or training that you think are relevant.

2.  Please describe your knowledge and experience with health care services, population health, or performance measurement data. This may include provider license/certification, beneficiary/eligibility/demographic, access, utilization, vital statistics, performance metrics, and/or other data.

3. Please describe your knowledge and experience working with SQL, SAS, Excel, and/or other analytic, business intelligence, or visualization software used for analytic, data management, or reporting initiatives

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/knowledge with health services data, data available from other California Health and Human Services Agency departments, and other population health/quality measure data and technical specifications.
• Expertise in statistical sampling, statistical analysis, data quality assurance processes research methodologies in an applied research setting.
• Experience using SAS, Structured Query Language (SQL), advanced Excel and/or similar software.
• Strong analytic, statistical, data governance, organizational, and communication skills, as well as an expertise in statistical sampling, statistical analysis, data quality assessment/assurance processes, and research methodologies in an applied research setting.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Comprehensive Benefit information may be obtained by visiting:  California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - CalHR. 

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey:  SurveyMonkey link .

This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework Information

This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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 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.
• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a Supplemental Application (SA). Directions for completing the SA are in the special requirements section above.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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