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 Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS) is a statewide program to identify, evaluate, and provide “early warning” and up-to-date, practical information on toxic chemicals and other workplace hazards. This information and the toxicological, technical, and medical expertise that HESIS provides enable employers, workers, health and safety professionals, and others to take action to make workplaces safer.

HESIS is located in the Occupational Health Branch (OHB) of the California Department of Public Health. OHB devoted to improving worker health and safety through prevention activities. OHB works to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job before they happen. A multidisciplinary team including physicians, industrial hygienists, epidemiologists, and health communication specialists collaborates to identify and evaluate workplace hazards, track patterns of work-related injury and illness, develop training and informational materials, provide technical assistance to others to prevent work-related injury and illness, work with partners to develop safer ways to work, and recommend protective occupational health standards.

Job Description and DutiesUnder general supervision of the HESIS Chief, the Research Data Analyst II researches, analyzes, and evaluates data sources on exposures and health effects to inform HESIS’s strategic planning, hazard evaluations, surveillance activities, research studies, public health investigations, and educational/outreach efforts in the area of occupational exposure to toxic chemicals and other workplace hazards.Supports HESIS staff on epidemiologic studies, including contributing to data collection, review, and statistical analysis. Assists the HESIS staff in responding to data requests from Cal/OSHA’s Research and Standards Unit. Prepares output such as tables, figures, and other data visualizations for use in presentations and publications for scientific and lay audiences. Assists other HESIS staff in the preparation of the HESIS annual report to the legislature.Develops, implements, and monitors systems and procedures to assemble and structure necessary data to support various HESIS activities.Assists HESIS staff in managing the HESIS electronic Repository of Occupational Health Information (eROHI), a continuation of the program’s hard-copy collection of scientific journal articles in toxicology, occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, and related fields.

This position is flexible (based on the need of business), it can be hybrid, or office-centered in compliance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

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Final Filing Date: 12/3/2024

Position Details

Job Code #:JC-456451

Position #(s):580-351-5731-909

Working Title:Data Analyst

Classification:RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II $6,453.00 - $8,083.00 A

# of Positions:1

Work Location:Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.