The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond’s Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.
Please be aware this is a hybrid position. It requires a few days a week in the office after the in-person training is complete.
Richmond campus offers secured FREE parking and has FREE charging stations!
New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable
*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 not currently an E-Verify employer.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by identifying needs and coordinating support services for public health laboratories in local jurisdictions. As part of the Laboratory Field Services (LFS) Branch it ensures quality standards in clinical and public health laboratories, tissue and blood banks, the production of biologics, and laboratory scientists through licensing, examination, inspection, education, and proficiency testing.
The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) position serves as the point of contact between CDPH and the laboratories. The AGPA provides support to the Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) and Research Data Specialists (RDS) and maintains continuity of communication between internal and stakeholders. The AGPA supports the implementation of Lean methodology in the administration of public health data, monitoring, and evaluation activities for the Laboratory Field Services Branch. This position is required to travel up to 5% to attend meetings and trainings within the State.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with leadership, other state, federal agencies, and CDPH.
- Balance multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, execute sound judgement and exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience working with Databases, the ability to develop and evaluate alternative, analyze data, and present ideas and information effectively is a plus but not required.
- Proficient in using MS (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Visio, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
How To Apply
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included
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.
