Data Management Supervisor

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

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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment, 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 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

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.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., 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:

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis and research methodologies

• Knowledge of healthcare data flow, clinical terminology, and laboratory testing processes

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks under time constraints and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

• Ability to create effective summaries, presentations, and reports, and to address ad hoc requests in a skillful and timely manner

• Ability to lead, motivate, and train a team of analysts and effectively coordinate team activities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently, 1. Describe your experience with spreadsheets, databases, and Structured Query Language (SQL). Include examples of work assignments that utilized each, or a combination of the three, to conduct data analysis. 2. Summarize your experience working with health care systems, clinical data, laboratory testing, and public health. Include highlights from your most recent position(s) where you acquired knowledge in these areas. 3. Describe your professional experience directly supervising staff or leading teams, including the length of time you served in those role(s), as well as the size and skill levels represented on the team(s). What did you like most and least about working in those role(s)?

Telework Information

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.

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., 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.