RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Public Health seeks a Supervisor, Data Reporting Unit to lead the DRU under the DAS. The role oversees staff, plans workloads, ensures data quality, and coordinates with the Supervisor II. Proficiency in ArcGIS, Excel, R, SAS, and SQL is preferred.

The position offers telework eligibility with hybrid work arrangements, a monthly salary of $7,530–$9,355, and requires signing transcripts and degree verification during hire.

Qualifications

• Supervise data research, statistical analysis, programming, or data product development.
• Experience with vital records or public health data is desirable.
• Develop or improve workflows, dashboards, or data tools.
• Strong communication with internal and external partners.
• Staff development, training, coaching, or supporting continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work for the Data Reporting Unit.
• Monitor the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of staff output.
• Maintain knowledge of software: ArcGIS, Excel, R, SAS, SQL.
• Collaborate with the Research Data Supervisor II and other units.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

SQL

Excel

ArcGIS

R

SAS

Tools

ArcGIS

Excel

R

SAS

SQL

Job description

Job Posting:Supervisor, Data Reporting Unit

Department of Public Health

JC-530337 -

JC-530337 - Supervisor, Data Reporting Unit
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

$7,530.00 - $9,355.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by managing all functions and meeting all objectives as the Chief of the Data Reporting Unit (DRU).

The Research Data Supervisor I (RD Sup I) develops goals, plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments. The incumbent monitors the accuracy, timeliness and quality of work performed by staff. The incumbent will perform work in, and maintain knowledge of, various software applications including ArcGIS, Excel, R, SAS, and SQL.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, Supervisor of the Data Analytics Section.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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.

Travel may be required for this position.

Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I $7,530.00 - $9,355.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

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.

Would you like to work for an energetic, high-performing organization? If so, we invite you to come join us at CDPH.

The Vital Records and Statistics Division (VRSD) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. VRSD houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, VRSD is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.

The Data Reporting Unit (DRU) within the Data Analytics Section (DAS) at the Research and Analytics Branch (RAB) supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission, “To optimize the health and wellbeing of the people of California.” RAB is integral to this mission by collecting data for birth, death, and fetal death vital events, developing data products related to vital events, and creating annual source data files of these data.

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

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) 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.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Data analysis and statistics experience with a background in quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Intermediate skills in software applications including Databricks, ArcGIS, Excel, R, SAS, and SQL.

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.

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

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources Division
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Khou Vang
[phone]
[e-mail]

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
[phone]

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.

Applicants must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) that responds to the items below. The SQ should describe your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the duties of this position. The SQ must be typed (Arial, 12-pt font), no more than two pages in length (1-inch margins), and must include your name and the job control number in the header.

Applicants who do not submit a SQ will be disqualified from the hiring process.

Please respond to the following questions:

• Describe your experience supervising or leading staff engaged in data research, statistical analysis, programming, or data product development. Include examples of how you have reviewed work for accuracy and ensured high-quality deliverables.
• Explain your experience working with vital records, public health data, or other sensitive datasets. Include your experience with data governance, de-identification practices, or quality control processes.
• Provide examples of your experience developing or improving workflows, query systems, dashboards, or other data tools. Describe how you have contributed to streamlining data products or improving efficiency within a team or unit.
• Describe your experience communicating with internal and external partners, including any experience reviewing or contributing to agreements, publications, or data requests.
• Explain your approach to staff development, training, coaching, or supporting continuous learning within a data-focused team.

Applicants should provide specific examples and clearly identify the role they played in each situation. Resumes, cover letters, applications, and generic statements of qualification will not take the place of the SQ.

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.