Job Posting: Research Data and GIS Specialist

Department of Conservation

JC-253810
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Research Data and GIS Specialist
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

$6,213.00 - $7,777.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2021

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Data and Science Advisor, the Research Data Specialist (RDS) II will function as a Senior Data and GIS Specialist. The incumbent independently provides data analyses in support of departmental priorities for carbon, hazards, and watershed management as well as sustainable economic development. The incumbent is expected to have high level knowledge of general and geospatial data analysis and statistics, data management, and project management.


If new to California State service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR's website to review the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8PB40.PDF


Please note: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Required Application Package Documents section for more information. 



Effective July 1, 2020, State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction in exchange for up to 16 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) per month.http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113


This position is contingent on budget approval.

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

Working Conditions

Please see attached duty statement for current working conditions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-253810
Position #(s):
538-400-5758-XXX
Working Title:
Research Data and GIS Specialist
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
$6,213.00 - $7,777.00 A
NOTE: Salaries do not reflect the 9.23% salary reduction caused by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from COVID. Information for actual reductions of salaries is available in the HR Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Primary Cert Contact

Department Information

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website: http://www.conservation.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/17/2021

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 Conservation
Attn: Andrea Derich
801 K Street, MS 22-13
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Conservation
Andrea Derich
801 K Street, MS 22-13
Sacramento, CA 95814
**ELECTRONIC FILING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED**
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific filing instructions.
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.

Benefits

For a summary of the benefits available to State Civil Service employees, please visit the California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary web page.

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.conservation.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Andrea Derich
(916) 858-9026
andrea.derich@conservation.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) 324-9378
eeo@conservation.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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, virtual interviews via web portals or phone will be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager. Please speak with the Hiring Unit contact for more information.

Do not email or fax your application. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. 

If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

In no more than two pages in Arial Font, size 11 please address all the following prompts. Please treat this as a writing sample. We recognize that document formatting may be damaged during the submission, but grammar, spelling, and your writing ability are important.

1) What interests you about this position and why do you believe your mix of education, experience, and other qualifications will make you successful in this position?

2) Describe your experience conducting research in a lead capacity using advanced quantitative geospatial methods. Provide an overview of the type and complexity of analyses you have led and how you have managed them as a project. What were the outputs and how were they used?

3) What is your experience with communicating or reporting the results of analysis in both written and visual (maps, charts) formats? Describe any particularly interesting or challenging projects for which you’ve developed materials to share results with diverse stakeholders.

4) Much of our analysis requires automating data management and processing. Describe your experience with automating data analysis (spatial and non-spatial) using programming or scripting. What scripting languages are you proficient with and which applications do you prefer to use for analysis?

5) The Department operates in a complex environment with stakeholders ranging from private land owners and the general public, through local, state, and federal agencies, academic and non-governmental organizations. Describe your prior experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders on an analysis and the presentation of results to achieve a desired outcome.

Applications received without the SOQ as stated will not be considered. Resumes, letters, transcripts, or other materials will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications.

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.