Senior Public Health Biologist, CDPH VBDS

Job Description: 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. 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.
Submission Deadline: 10/19/2026
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Website to apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=534368