RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I JC-538140

California Department of Public Health; California; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health seeks a Data Management Supervisor to lead data analysts and staff in the Lab Reporting Unit, ensuring timely, complete reporting of notifiable conditions to support public health investigations.

This role requires strong SQL, data quality monitoring, and the ability to collaborate with laboratories, local health jurisdictions, the PRIME program, and external partners in a hybrid work environment.

Job description

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 (CDPH) protects the public's health and supports creation of positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners.

The California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE) is a secure system that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has implemented for electronic disease reporting and surveillance. Specified diseases and conditions are mandated by State laws and regulations to be reported by healthcare providers and laboratories to the public health authorities. The purpose of CalREDIE is to improve the efficiency of surveillance activities and the early detection of public health events through the collection of complete and timely surveillance information on a statewide basis. This allows for 24/7/365 reporting and receipt of notifiable conditions. Local Health Departments (LHDs) and CDPH have access to disease and laboratory reports in near real‑time for disease surveillance, public health investigation, and case management activities.

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

“The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.”

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

Job Description And Duties

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE:

• Sacramento or Contra Costa

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by maintaining the integrity of surveillance and epidemiologic data used for public health investigation in the State of California.

The Research Data Supervisor I (RDSup I) supervises data analysts, data specialists, and contract staff in the Lab Reporting Unit (LRU) who ensure that laboratories and healthcare organizations report notifiable conditions to public health in a timely and complete manner, work with the SaPHIRE vendor to implement and validate system improvements; and monitor and investigate data quality issues. To support these efforts, LRU staff participate in a diverse array of data-related activities in support of the Public Health Reporting Information Exchange (PRIME) Branch, including, but not limited to, independently collecting, managing, and analyzing electronic lab reporting (ELR) data from various data warehouses; evaluating Health Level Seven (HL7) messages; assisting with interface configuration; presenting findings; and communicating with laboratories, local health jurisdictions, CDPH disease program teams, and vendor partners, as needed, to resolve identified issues.

The RDSup I works with Unit, Section, and Branch Chiefs to prioritize and carry out projects; supports analysts with daily tasks, special projects and ad hoc research activities; and presents deliverables within the Branch and to internal and external stakeholders. The RDSup I provides leadership, general guidance, and day-to-day direction to staff and participates in operational activities to achieve unit goals and objectives.

The RDSup I manages validation testing of system changes, data quality monitoring activities, and investigations involving laboratory reporting issues, and assigns projects to analysts. The position is also expected to apply advanced analytical skills when conducting research, reporting, and other data-related projects for the unit. The incumbent must possess excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills, as well as familiarity with database concepts, public health informatics and Structured Query Language (SQL), to support the successful completion of these efforts.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Manager (RDM), Chief of the Laboratory Reporting Unit (LRU) within the Surveillance Section (SS).

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.

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-538140

Position #(s): 580-480-5734-909

Working Title: Data Management Supervisor

Classification: 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: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time