Job Posting: Research Data Analyst I/II

Department of Finance

JC-163707
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Research Data Analyst I/II
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I

$3,617.00 - $5,602.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief of Economic Research and an economist on staff, the Research Data Analysts will assist with economic forecasts for California, analyze current policy proposals, and participate in reviews of regulatory impacts from California agencies proposing new regulations.  The topics span all areas of state policy and regulations, such as insurance, environmental policies, health care, and worker safety, among others.  Finance is the Governor’s chief fiscal policy adviser, and seeks to promote long-term economic sustainability and responsible resource allocation.  The Forecasting Unit within Finance is responsible for the official forecasts for California, and the Chief Economist and Program Budget Manager is the state’s recognized economic expert.

 

Depending on interest, Research Analysts may choose to specialize either in the macroeconomic or microeconomic side.  The training and coaching will be geared towards preparing for future graduate work, exposing the Research Analysts to many different aspects of being an economist in state service, and preparing them to participate in the policymaking process.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-163707
Position #(s):
300-310-5729-XXX
Working Title:
Research Data Analyst I/II
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I
$3,617.00 - $5,602.00
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
$5,380.00 - $6,737.00

This bulletin will run until filled, applications will be screened beginning on July 17, 2019 and interviews will be scheudled on a flow basis.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and with the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!
Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Finance
Attn: JoLynn Sanchez
915 L Street Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

JoLynn Sanchez
915 L Street Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Other - Names and contact information of three references.
  • Other - In addition, please provide a brief cover letter (one page) outlining why you are interested in this particular position and how your background, knowledge, skills, and abilities make you the ideal candidate for this position.
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.

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:

  • Graduation from college, and completion of coursework in economics or a related field.

  • Knowledge of economic models and their application.

  • Ability to communicate economic concepts to the general public, program specialists, and other economists.

  • Ability to quickly absorb new material and apply economic thinking to policy issues.

  • Willingness to take responsibility for projects and incorporate feedback from various points of view

  • Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to develop and maintain effective cooperative working relationships.

Benefits

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:  

  • Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits

  • Employer paid Life Insurance

  • Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave

  • Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website here.


Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Irena Asmundson
(916) 322-2263 ext: 2401
Irena.Asmundson@dof.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 445-3368 ext: 3450
greg.skubal@dof.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.