SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGIST JC-534089

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 Infectious Diseases Branch conducts surveillance, investigation, control, and prevention of general communicable diseases of public health importance that are not covered by the specific programs of the Immunization Branch, the Tuberculosis Control Branch, the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch, and the Office of HIV/AIDS. IDB implements its program through its four Sections: Disease Investigations Section, Surveillance and Statistics Section, Vector-Borne Disease Section, and Veterinary Public Health Section. Diseases followed by IDB include foodborne, waterborne, vector-borne, zoonotic, and emerging infectious diseases.

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

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as a statewide scientific and technical expert in vector-borne diseases and public health pests. The Senior Public Health Biologist leads highly specialized surveillance, identification, and prevention activities related to plague, hantavirus, mosquito-borne diseases, tick-borne diseases and other vectors of public health importance. The incumbent exercises independent scientific judgment and ensures high - quality technical work. Serves as the department’s subject-matter expert for public health pests such as bed bugs, lice, and mites, the incumbent develops and updates scientific guidelines, action plans, and educational materials to support public health professionals, healthcare providers, and the public.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Public Health Biologist.

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Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-534089

Position #(s):

581-425-0563-001

Working Title

Biologist

Classification

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGIST

$7,126\.00 - $9,968\.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:

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time