Careers & Fellowships

JC-498071 – Research Scientist II
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)

Under the general direction and supervision of the Research Supervisor, the Research Scientist (RS) II serves as a highly skilled social and behavioral scientist and key member of the Research and Evaluation Division at the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC). The RS II uses advanced scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, grant programs, and practices, with particular emphasis on using data-driven methods to identify opportunities for innovation in the community-based and school behavioral health systems.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.This position may become permanent.

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

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=498071

JC-497946 – Research Scientist II
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)

Under the general direction and supervision of the Research Supervisor, the Research Scientist (RS) II serves as a highly skilled social and behavioral scientist and key member of the Research and Evaluation Division at the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC). The RS II uses advanced scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, programs, and practices, with particular emphasis on using data-driven methods to identify opportunities for innovation in the community-based behavioral health system.This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.This position may become permanent.

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=497946

JC-497474 – Senior Personnel Specialist
SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager II, the Senior Personnel Specialist Limited Term (LT) performs a variety of personnel transactions including but not limited to payroll, time and attendance reporting, disability, leave management, appointments, separations, and benefits. The incumbent independently processes various complex and sensitive personnel transactions accurately in compliance with applicable bargaining unit contract/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) language, LCI policies and procedures, and California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), State Personnel Board (SPB), and State Controller’s Office (SCO) laws and rules while meeting management and employee expectations.This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. This position may become permanent.

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

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=497474

JC-496522 – Research Scientist III (Social / Behavioral)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)

Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief of Research, Evaluation, and Programs, the Research Scientist (RS) III serves as a highly skilled social and behavioral scientist and key member of the Research and Evaluation Division at the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC). The RS III uses advanced scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, programs, and practices, with the goal of informing evidence-based recommendations to improve California’s public mental health system. The RS III works independently, collaboratively, and as a leader among the Research and Evaluation staff and with members of other Divisions at the Commission to perform the following functions: 1) Plan, direct, and perform high-level policy research and evaluation activities for management, the Commission, and committees, as directed; 2) Acquire, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources, and report summary statistics relevant to mental health trends, programs, and policies at the program, community, and statewide level; 3) Maintain high-level engagement with Commissioners, Legislators, Legislative staff, State agencies, local mental health representatives, advocacy groups, mental health clients and family members, and various stakeholder organizations; 4) Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations; 5) Develop and manage research and evaluation contracts; 6) Act as a technical scientific subject matter expert within the Commission as well as externally to other state and local organizations and stakeholders;This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.This position may become permanent. Limited in-state travel required (10%), including occasional overnight stays. Clearance by a DOJ background check may be requested.

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

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=496522